2009.11.03
Analysis: McDonnell now winning places Democrats did four years ago
With 10 of 11 precincts reporting, Prince Edward County in Southside is going for McDonnell.
Why is this a big deal?
Well, four years ago, Democrat Tim Kaine carried Prince Edward 52 percent to 46 percent.
Tonight, Republican Bob McDonnell is winning it by 55 percent to 45 percent.
Politics is a zero-sum game. If Democrats lose in Southside, then they need to make them up somewhere else. Does anyone think that's going to happen?
-- Dwayne Yancey, senior editor
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We have complete results here.
