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Analysis: Election lessons will shape '10 campaign

Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell smiles during a news conference with transition members, Phil Cox, left, and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, right, at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

WASHINGTON - Lessons from the off-year elections: The president's influence is limited, independents rule, incumbents beware, issues trump ideology and, once more, "It's the economy, stupid." Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor

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