Drake relies on her record as she seeks Congress seat.(Local)

From: The Virginian Pilot | Date: October 26, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: LOUIS HANSEN

NORFOLK -- BY Louis hansen

THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

NORFOLK - The task seemed enormous for Thelma Drake just seven weeks ago: She had to raise almost a half-million dollars, shake nearly as many hands, and get people from Sandbridge to Chincoteague to recognize her name.

All by Nov. 2 .

So far, through a flurry of television commercials, appearances before civic groups, and lots of help from fellow Republicans...

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