GOP party is fractured says local poly-sci professor Gene Marrano March 4, 2016 1 min read The problems in the Republican party are coming to a head in this year’s presidential primary. As Denise Allen Membreno reports there is no denying the party is fractured. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Whole Living Expo this weekendNext: Supreme Court arguments date set in McDonnell bribery case Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025