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Poll: Hurt with a Substantial Lead in the 5th District Last Updated: 12:19 PM 09/02/10 A new 5th District Congressional poll from WDBJ-TV in Roanoke and SurveyUSA has State Senator Robert Hurt (R) leading incumbent Tom Perriello (D) by almost 30 points. (READ FULL STORY) Ralph Nader To Speak at UVa Last Updated: 10:33 AM 09/01/10 Environmental and political activist Ralph Nader will speak at the University of Virginia later this month, delivering an address focusing on the nation's energy policy. (READ FULL STORY)

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Clark Offers to Drop Out of 5th District Race 3 Comments Last Updated: 1:15 PM 08/31/10 - One of the 5th District candidates for Congress is volunteering to give up his campaign, if the person responsible for what he is calling "back room dealings" comes forward and takes responsibility. (Full Story)

Perriello: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner Should Be Replaced 4 Comments Last Updated: 8:35 AM 08/31/10 - Congressman Tom Perriello has restated his opinion that the Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner needs to be replaced. (Full Story)

Dozens of Locals Among the Thousands at Washington Rally 1 Comment Last Updated: 3:09 AM 08/29/10 - Dozens of local people are among the thousands who attended the Restoring Honor Rally in Washington Saturday on buses provided by the Jefferson Area Tea Party. (Full Story)

Chicken, Pork and Politics: Democrats Host Fundraiser for Perriello 4 Comments Last Updated: 3:08 AM 08/29/10 - Albemarle County Democrats gathered at Claudius Crozet Park in Crozet Saturday for chicken, pork and a side of politics in an effort to raise money for U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello. (Full Story)

Mark Warner to Speak at Albemarle County Democratic Party BBQ Be the first to comment Last Updated: 3:56 PM 08/25/10 - United States Senator Mark Warner will be among the speakers at the 22nd Annual Albemarle County Democratic Party Barbecue and Fundraiser on Saturday, August 28. (Full Story)

Perriello to Appear at Local Tea Party Meeting 3 Comments Last Updated: 11:30 AM 08/24/10 - Congressman Tom Perriello will meet with constituents and answer questions at the Jefferson Area Tea Party monthly meeting Thursday. (Full Story)

Hurt Releases First TV Ad Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:37 PM 08/20/10 - Robert Hurt launched his first television ad Friday, which will run throughout the 5th District. The ad, titled "Generations," focuses on jobs, spending and taxes. (Full Story)

Perriello Releases New Campaign Ad, Takes Aim at Hurt 7 Comments Last Updated: 7:14 PM 08/18/10 - Congressman Tom Perriello (D) is seeking reelection in the 5th District race, and is now out with a new campaign ad that calls out his Republican opponent Robert Hurt. (Full Story)

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