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Lethargic and wimpy Republican congresspeople need an inertia intervention — now

Lethargic and wimpy Republican congresspeople need an inertia intervention — now

Thankfully, the “silent majority” Republican base doesn’t require stupid gimmicks or over-the-top political trickery to motivate them to vote for solid leadership. They proved it – three times – by turning out for first-time politician Donald Trump. But conservatives do ask that Republicans keep their promises and give them something to believe in. Republicans take note and maybe, just maybe, the voter-enthusiasm poll numbers will turn around.

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Shameless Democrats go all-out to steal Virginia’s congressional seats. Don’t let them.

Shameless Democrats go all-out to steal Virginia’s congressional seats. Don’t let them.

Chances are, both sides of the Virginia issue have something to be hopeful about in the early returns. Democrats have their star-studded promotional line-up and lots of money to give them encouragement. Republicans have common sense and a southwestern Virginia base that’s been alerted to the stakes at hand. Here’s hoping Commonwealth voters haven’t completely lost their senses.

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