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November 19, 2008

Cantor named Republican whip in U.S. House

Rep. Eric Cantor became the No. 2 Republican in the U.S. House Wednesday, winning an uncontested election as party whip.



November 18, 2008

Cantor’s plan to whip GOP into shape

Candidate for party’s No. 2 position in House to send letter to colleagues today



November 15, 2008

Consolidation challenge hearing likely in 2009
Consolidation challenge hearing likely in 2009

Town attorney says no suitable date is available by year end



November 14, 2008

UVA, Sabato to host political conference

Regular CNN contributor, UVA politics professor hosts post-presidential election event next Friday in C’ville



November 09, 2008

Fifth round not likely for meals tax

Supervisors divided on putting question to voters again



November 05, 2008

Presidential also-rans

Some Culpeper voters write in their choices

Official: Cantor seeks No. 2 GOP House post

A GOP official says Rep. Eric Cantor intends to run for the second-ranking spot on the House Republican leadership ladder.

Excitement and optimism among local black people

A Culpeper resident traveled about 65 miles northeast to witness history in the making.

Town abuzz over Obama victory
Town abuzz over Obama victory

Culpeper voters reflect on historic 2008 election

Damp ballots cause a problem

Voting machines clog, creating delays at polls

Meals tax gets flame-broiled

For the fourth time since 2004, county voters overwhelmingly say no

Barack Obama America’s first black president
Barack Obama America’s first black president

Barack Obama was elected the nation’s first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.

Tradition holds: Culpeper votes for Republican
Tradition holds: Culpeper votes for Republican

Culpeper County maintained its statewide reputation as a Republican stronghold Tuesday night, selecting presidential candidate John McCain with 54 percent of the vote.

How Culpeper voted

How Culpeper County voted - President, Senate, and House

District 7 returns Cantor to Congress

Democrat Hartke gives him closest race since 2000



November 03, 2008

In Culpeper, outcome is anyone’s guess
In Culpeper, outcome is anyone’s guess

As Culpeper heads to the polls today, the county is in the throes of a seemingly newfound political energy.



November 02, 2008

More than 2,500 voters cast absentee ballots in county

More than 2,500 people cast absentee votes in Culpeper County in advance of Tuesday’s election, double the number cast in the 2004 presidential election.

Meals tax: ‘tough sell’
Meals tax: ‘tough sell’

County levy on prepared foods goes to voters once again



November 01, 2008

A dress code for Election Day?

Commonwealth’s attorney says he won’t prosecute people for wearing political garb to the polling place

Can’t wait ’til Tuesday
Can’t wait ’til Tuesday

Twice as many absentee ballots cast locally as in 2004 election



October 31, 2008

Absentee voting ends Saturday

Saturday is the last day for Virginia voters to cast an absentee ballot in person.

Registrar: Ready for packed polls

White says officials are prepared but long waits are possible



October 29, 2008

How will Culpeper vote?
How will Culpeper vote?

CCHS poll of registered voters gives slight edge to McCain



October 28, 2008

More than a dozen Culpeper residents travel to H’burg rally
More than a dozen Culpeper residents travel to H’burg rally

On Tuesday, more than a dozen Culpeperites ventured across the Blue Ridge Mountains, braving snow flurries and stiff winds, to catch a glimpse of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Obama leads McCain in Va. in three polls

A trio of public-opinion polls shows Virginia breaking to Democrat Barack Obama for president in the finale to Election Day.

Va. NAACP sues governor over election readiness
Va. NAACP sues governor over election readiness

The Virginia NAACP sued Gov. Tim Kaine on Monday, arguing that the state has failed to prepare for an unprecedented voter turnout in next week’s presidential election.



October 27, 2008

A little déjà vu at the political rally

As I stood in line waiting for admission to see vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s speech Monday, I couldn’t help but think, “I’ve been here before.”

Cantor on Culpeper
Cantor on Culpeper

County ‘is a great place to live,’ representative says

Va. braces for big turnout
Va. braces for big turnout

Election officials say they’re ready for a crush of voters. VOTER GUIDE

Palin pins GOP hopes on Virginia
Palin pins GOP hopes on Virginia

GOP Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is meeting with the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. as part of a three-city tour in Virginia designed to upend Democrat Barack Obama’s lead.

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