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 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 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026