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Lucas indictment timing questioned, election impact unclear

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted that the timing of a high-profile, televised indictment of Sen. Louise Lucas had nothing to do with "political payback." Larry Sabato isn't buying it.

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    U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted that the timing of a high-profile, televised indictment of Sen. Louise Lucas had nothing to do with "political payback." Larry Sabato isn't buying it.