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Virginia Primary Results Roll In

Democrats nominated Norfolk doctor and state Sen. Ralph Northam for lieutenant governor in a statewide primary that saw two senior Republican delegates ousted by conservative challengers.

2013/06/11

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First Lady Campaigning in Tysons Corner

First lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to attend a Thursday afternoon fundraiser at the Sheraton in Tysons Corner for Va. governor hopeful Terry McAuliffe.

2013/06/06

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli speaks during his acceptance of the "Defender of the Constitution" award at the 39th Conservative Political Action Committee on Feb. 9, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Virginia Tea Party Groups To Officially Plant Flag On GOP

Four years in the making, Virginia’s far-flung tea party groups will officially plant their “Don’t Tread on Me” flag not only on the Republican Party but on its nominees for the state’s highest offices as well at this weekend’s state GOP convention.

2013/05/13

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McAuliffe ‘Starts’ Campaign 6 Months After Entry

Democrat Terry McAuliffe is continuing statewide tour with his party’s luminaries in an official launch of a Virginia governor’s race he entered almost six months ago.

2013/05/06

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In Va. Election Year, Accountability Is Lacking

If you’re feeling that those who govern Virginia or aspire to govern in coming months are less than forthcoming, you’re not alone. Candidates in both parties and the governor they hope to succeed have had accountability about their finances and business dealings forced upon them the past five months by journalists.

2013/04/14

Ken Cuccinelli. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Can Hard-Right Ideology Win in Virginia?

Virginia is conducting nothing short of a grand political experiment in 2013, testing whether a tea party favorite can carry a closely divided state with conservative roots.

2013/03/27

Va. GOP Former Legislators Endorse Former DNC Head

Three former Republican state legislators who’ve had past differences with the GOP have endorsed former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe for governor.

2013/03/13

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Bolling to Forgo Independent Bid for Va. Governor

Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling ruled out an independent bid for Virginia governor Tuesday, clearing the way for a one-on-one major-party showdown between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli.

2013/03/12

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Obama, Clintons Deepen Political And Policy Ties

Once a tense rivalry, the relationship between President Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has evolved into a genuine political and policy partnership. Both sides have a strong incentive in making the alliance work, especially in an election year.

2012/04/29