Prof: Election results could force Republicans to work with Dems Clark Palmer November 8, 2017 1 minute read Following key Democratic victories during last night’s election, a Virginia Tech political professor says it could be time for state Republicans to reach across the aisle. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Western president talks STEM and other issues on WFIRNext: Roanoke College officials hope having six Fulbright award winners will inspire current and future students Related Stories Roanoke’s Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound Emma Thomas July 27, 2026 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026