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2009 Election Perspective

By Tom Graham

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wmra/local-wmra-869252.mp3

Richmond, VA – If you were happy with this week's election in Virginia, you probably want to know what Republicans did right so they can do it again in the future.

If you're not happy, you may want to know what Democrats did wrong so they can avoid it in the future.

WMRA's Tom Graham spoke with both sides about how they see the sweep that gave the GOP overwhelming victory in races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, as well as an increased majority in the Virginia House of Delegates.

He found some predictable theories, as well as one theory about the unpredictable.