Oryxslayer
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« on: May 24, 2020, 10:04:55 AM » |
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Also, there once was a time where political coalitions in VA were different. Almost everywhere there was high growth there were republicans, since they had the wealth and professionalism the easily utilize freedom of movement. By 2001 this coalition was on the out nationally, but coalitions last longer at the statewide level. This was a grouping that left the GOP normally in control of the suburbs surrounding every major city. The Dems meanwhile made do with their old dixiecratic ties, the cities, WWC in Appalachia, and those areas with new, minority suburbs like Henrico or Fairfax. VA's three governor elections between 2001 and 2010 represent the transition from the old coalition into one more recognizable.
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