The Political Trials of Tom Perriello

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Perriello's opponent has harped on his consistently Democratic voting record and "throw-the-bums-out" rhetoric. Though some polls show him trailing in the race by as much as 20- points, many analysts say that the vote is actually much closer. Both the Democrats and the GOP have already spent heavily in the district, and more are expected to join the fray as election day draws near.

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