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Dec 17, 2008

VA-05: Recount Maintains Perriello as Victor

Perriello (still) wins: Virginia election officials ruled Wednesday that Rep.-elect Tom Perriello (D) will keep that title following a recount that did little to change the results of the 5th district race. Democrats in Congress pulled off an amazing feat this year -- winning more than 20 seats for the second straight election.  This is the first time in history a party has won the Majority in one election and gone on to win a …