Just finished reviewing the numbers on the SBE website. Right this minute, Obama is leading by about 19,000 votes. Looking at what’s not in the numbers – Richmond, Roanoke, parts of Arlington, and Fairfax County – it’s pretty clear that Virginia has, for the first time in 44 years, voted for a Democrat for President.
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We’ve come a long way baby!!!
We did it!!! I am so proud to be an American and a Virginia!!
Dear Ms. Paige:
I am considering for running for City Treasurer in Petersburg, VA. I have never run for any office, but I want to serve our city. I am wondering what you learned about the political process when you ran for City Treasurer?
Sincerely,
Kevin Brown
kevinabrown1@hotmail.com