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    "Independent voters," observed the Times, "who in New Jersey favored the president in 2008 and in Virginia split between Mr. Obama and John McCain, delivered strong margins for both Mr. Christie [in New Jersey] and Mr. McDonnell [in Virginia]." True, there were commanding local and regional reasons as to why these election-determining independents broke Republican; but the fact remains, they did -- and virtually on the heels of what was soberly interpreted as a realignment in 2008. Full Article at BuzzFlash
    who in New Jersey favored the president in 2008 and in Virginia split between Mr. Obama and John McCain, delivered strong margins for both Mr. Christie [in New Jersey] and Mr. McDonnell [in Virginia].
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  1. I would say it’s the tip of the spear
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  2. The real story here is, I think this thing is ambiguous.
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  3. We are the biggest source of energy in American politics today.
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  4. That [center-right independent] swing will certainly be noted by moderate Congressional Democrats facing re-election next year, who may now be more reluctant to support Mr. Obama on tough votes in Congress.
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  5. Mr. Hoffman spoke to a deflated crowd of about 50 in a hotel ballroom here soon after midnight.
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