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In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

HAYES, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman may have spent nearly two decades in Congress, but the Republican is emphasizing the humbler parts of his resume while running for another term this year. His advertisements talk about his work in a tomato cannery and on a fishing boat, and how he commutes to...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 7, 4:18 AM

In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

HAYES, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman may have spent nearly two decades in Congress, but the Republican is emphasizing the humbler parts of his resume while running for another term this...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Oct 7, 4:05 AM

In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

Longtime Virginia Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is emphasizing his humble roots rather than his deep experience as he campaigns this year in what's seen as the toughest race of his career.

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