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Peace, Watkins, Sessoms, Marcus on Gov.-elect McAuliffe's transition committeePeace, Watkins, Sessoms, Marcus on Gov.-elect McAuliffe's transition committee

Reaching across the aisle as he prepares to become the 72nd governor of Virginia, Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe announced his transition committee as he prepared to follow in the footsteps of such notable leaders as Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, …

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Déjà vu in Virginia attorney general dramaDéjà vu in Virginia attorney general drama

Eight years ago my phone rang bright and early the day after the 2005 election. I was still sleeping after a hard-fought campaign that saw Bill Bolling elected as lieutenant governor, Jerry Kilgore lose as governor, and Bob McDonnell in a tight down-…

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Lt. Governor Bolling congratulates Terry McAuliffe; urges GOP to look at its futureLt. Governor Bolling congratulates Terry McAuliffe; urges GOP to look at its future

On Tuesday night, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling issued the following statement on the 2013 election results:“The 2013 campaigns have come to an end, and the people of Virginia have chosen their leaders for the next four years. I congratulate Terry…

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Election 2013: Governor McDonnell congratulates Terry McAuliffeElection 2013: Governor McDonnell congratulates Terry McAuliffe

Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement Tuesday night regarding the election of Terry McAuliffe as the 72nd governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.“I want to congratulate Terry McAuliffe on his election as the next governor of Virgini…

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And then there were 5: News-Virginian endorses no one for governorAnd then there were 5: News-Virginian endorses no one for governor

Conservative Shenandoah Valley newspaper The News-Virginian has declined to endorse any of the three candidates for governor in the 2013 Virginia campaign.That now makes five newspapers who have passed on this endorsement: Richmond Times-Dispatch, Ro…

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Rasmussen: McAuliffe +17 points - UPDATEDRasmussen: McAuliffe +17 points - UPDATED

Rasmussen Poll released October 22, 2013Terry McAuliffe (D): 50%Ken Cuccinelli (R): 33%Robert Sarvis (L): 8%Election Day is in two weeks.Update: Quinniapiac Poll out October 23:McAuliffe: 46%Cuccinelli: 39%Sarvis: 10%Quinnipiac seems more in line wit…

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Gov. McDonnell's popularity remains high with 55% approvalGov. McDonnell's popularity remains high with 55% approval

A new poll is out today from NBC4/NBC News/Marist Poll that finds Governor Bob McDonnell with a 55 percent approval rating with registered voters in Virginia. Among the poll's findings: - +23 among registered voters in the Commonwealth- +20 among in…

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Former Gov. Douglas Wilder endorses Terry McAuliffeFormer Gov. Douglas Wilder endorses Terry McAuliffe

Former Democratic Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder is respected by many for his lack of blind party loyalty, sometimes leaving people hanging on to the edge of their seats wondering whether he will be endorsing Democrats or Republicans in any given e…

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Boyd, Mudcat ... 2013's odd political climate in VirginiaBoyd, Mudcat ... 2013's odd political climate in Virginia

The political climate in Virginia continues to get curiouser and curiouser on an almost daily basis and, today, it clouded yet again. Two weeks ago, that ground shift you felt under your feet was the GOP reacting as longtime veteran Republican strate…

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Schapiro exposes negative campaigning ... Bolling again calls for positive messagingSchapiro exposes negative campaigning ... Bolling again calls for positive messaging

In his column in Sunday's Richmond Times-Dispatch, political reporter Jeff Schapiro wrote:What Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli say, to whom and how they say it, speaks to the direction of the gubernatorial campaign. Some of it is noise. A lot is…

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Bolling, Sabato hit Twitter, FB with Va gubernatorial frustrationsBolling, Sabato hit Twitter, FB with Va gubernatorial frustrations

Virginia's gubernatorial campaign took another interesting turn on Friday as two powerful political pundits took to social media to express frustration with the candidates and the state of both campaigns.Sinking further into the muck, the past week s…

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The race for Governor: The silly snark over Rt. 58The race for Governor: The silly snark over Rt. 58

"Instead of wasting time with snarky videos and scripted statements of indignation from surrogates, maybe both candidates should spend a week traveling U.S. 58 to see it for themselves. ... It’s about time for them to run campaigns worthy of the titl…

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Observations at the Homestead gubernatorial debateObservations at the Homestead gubernatorial debate

The Homestead early Saturday morning.We arrived early at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs for the Virginia Bar Association (VBA) gubernatorial debate between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli after leaving home at 8:00 Saturd…

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Va Bar Association gubernatorial debate -- photos 2Va Bar Association gubernatorial debate -- photos 2

Photos courtesy of Rick Sincere.Virginia Politics On Demand…

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Virginia Bar Association gubernatorial debate at The Homestead - 1st photosVirginia Bar Association gubernatorial debate at The Homestead - 1st photos

Ken Cuccinelli, Terry McAuliffe, Judy WoodruffPhotos by Lynn R. MitchellJuly 20, 2013…

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PBS' Judy Woodruff to moderate VBA gubernatorial debate at Homestead ResortPBS' Judy Woodruff to moderate VBA gubernatorial debate at Homestead Resort

The Virginia Bar Association (VBA) announced Friday that PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff will be the moderator for their 123rd summer meeting's Gubernatorial Debate between Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe and Republican candidate Ken Cuccinel…

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Va Gubernatorial Race: Debating debates ... 5 or 15?Va Gubernatorial Race: Debating debates ... 5 or 15?

The issue of Virginia gubernatorial debates has the attention of Jeff Schapiro at the Richmond Times-Dispatch as well as Jim Nolan. Republican Ken Cuccinelli wants 15 debates. Democrat Terry McAuliffe says the already-agreed upon five will be enough …

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