WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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VICIOUS IN VIRGINIA: GOP Challenger Slams John McGuire as Primary Gets Nastier by the Minute

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McGuire's primary opponent dubs him "a huge disappointment"

The Republican primary for Virginia's 5th District is heating up as John McGuire faces sharp jabs from fellow Republican Melanie Lucero.