First GOP flip; Magic number: 40

NBC projects Rick Boucher (D) to lose in VA-9, in the Southwestern part of the state.

It's the first GOP flip of the night, and it's a a very bad sign for Democrats' chances to hold the House. That was ranked No. 85 on our list of GOP targets. Welcome, Rep. Morgan Griffith.

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Boucher had become a career politician, that voted down the line. Bad combination. No different then an aging 43 yr old ex pro-bowler who began to throw too many interceptions. Time for the new guy.

    Reply#1 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 8:57 PM EDT

    Boucher had become a career politician, that voted down the line. Bad combination. No different then an aging 43 yr old ex pro-bowler who began to throw too many interceptions. Time for the new guy.

      Reply#2 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 9:01 PM EDT

      Here's how the Midterms Will be Remembered 1,000 Years From Now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlffdZtWOKc

        Reply#3 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 9:06 PM EDT

        I want to know where are all the smart a77 remarks i always see from all the dems The people have spoken cant wait to here how obama will explain this one tomm. Im sure he will have plenty of good excuses, thats all he is good for.

          Reply#4 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 9:22 PM EDT

          Carlyss,

          Obama will have to admit that the American People have stated their HOPE for CHANGE. He promised it in 2008. The American People delivered it to him and Nancy Pelosi tonight.

            #4.1 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 9:54 PM EDT
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              Reply#5 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 9:43 PM EDT

              Stop helping other county's out and start putting the money back into this county. Lets get our homeless off the streets. Lets find jobs for people that can't. Lets feed the needy. Spend American money on our own shores.

                Reply#6 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 10:35 PM EDT

                I think MSNBC's coverage of the election was probably the worst I have ever seen.Lawrence O'Donnell was rude and arrogant when speaking with Eric Cantor. While I know Chris Matthews hates Michele Bachman he looked like the idiot. Your coverage seemed elitist and arrogant which is precisely why you lost the house. Tone it down and try being professionals

                  Reply#7 - Tue Nov 2, 2010 10:57 PM EDT
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