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The candidacy of Virgil Goode

Constitution Party presidential candidate Virgil Goode speaks to a group Oct. 16 at the Chesterfield County Public Library in Midlothian, Va. Republicans fought to keep Goode off the Virginia ballot, fearing Goode will win votes that otherwise would go to GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
Constitution Party presidential candidate Virgil Goode speaks to a group Oct. 16 at the Chesterfield County Public Library in Midlothian, Va. Republicans fought to keep Goode off the Virginia ballot, fearing Goode will win votes that otherwise would go to GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
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Snacks and campaign buttons are scattered on a table as presidential candidate Virgil Goode speaks to a group. Goode represented a congressional district in Virginia for 12 years.
Snacks and campaign buttons are scattered on a table as presidential candidate Virgil Goode speaks to a group. Goode represented a congressional district in Virginia for 12 years.
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Virgil Goode, left, speaks to voters. Virginia is a must-win state for Republican Mitt Romney, and a few thousand votes for Goode could make the difference between a win and a loss in a tight election.
Virgil Goode, left, speaks to voters. Virginia is a must-win state for Republican Mitt Romney, and a few thousand votes for Goode could make the difference between a win and a loss in a tight election.
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Presidential candidate Virgil Goode, of the Constitution Party, leaves after speaking to a group at the Chesterfield County Public Library.
Presidential candidate Virgil Goode, of the Constitution Party, leaves after speaking to a group at the Chesterfield County Public Library.
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Virgil Goode shuffles through campaign material on Oct. 16 while campaigning in Powhatan, Va.
Virgil Goode shuffles through campaign material on Oct. 16 while campaigning in Powhatan, Va.
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Virgil Goode speaks with diners on Oct. 16 at a KFC restaurant in Powhatan.
Virgil Goode speaks with diners on Oct. 16 at a KFC restaurant in Powhatan.
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A diner at the Italian Delight restaurant in Powhatan argues with Virgil Goode about his possible effect on Mitt Romney's campaign.
A diner at the Italian Delight restaurant in Powhatan argues with Virgil Goode about his possible effect on Mitt Romney's campaign.
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Virgil Goode, center, speaks with diners at Rosa's Restaurant in Powhatan, Va.
Virgil Goode, center, speaks with diners at Rosa's Restaurant in Powhatan, Va.
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Virgil Goode visits with shoppers.
Virgil Goode visits with shoppers.
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Virgil Goode campaigns in Powhatan, Va.
Virgil Goode campaigns in Powhatan, Va.
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