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 Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0