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By: kevin1337 send a private message
Fredericksburg : VA : USA | 17 days ago  
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This article describes the tactics used by the candidates of governors Bob mcDonnell and Creigh Deeds. This is a very short sum up. Creigh Deeds used all negative campaign ads, and the endorsement of Obama to get himself elected. bob McDonnell just put out a clear message of what he would do, and defended himself. This is why the polls are on his side.

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