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Democratic candidate Tim Kaine's stance on the death penalty. “I’m very much for the death penalty,” said Tumblin. “If I vote. I would lean towards Kilgore.”
Tumblin was not alone in believing that policy issues and party affiliation were more important than the candidates' individual personalities, identifying their chosen candidates by party rather than name. “I’m planning to vote Democratic," said a Flint Hill woman.
“I don’t think any of [the candidates | are that great,” said a Flint Hill man who asked not to be identified, “but I’m going straight Republican across the board.” Another Flint Hill resident demonstrated her focus on party affiliation when she said that she was planning to “vote for Gilmore," the Republican who preceded our currei, 1 governor. However, she quickly realized her slip, and clarified that she meant Kilgore.
In contrast, some Rappahannock residents focused more on the candidates and less on
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