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

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynpjLrcnf0pkQhlYnHzJAEigFagtKWlxUn79LYlJpjc1BYwUfDX5fDYbEFoI3QY_kbDUFumYW6ogARjuFCUFknQSJjCXVPmiGGpogEwNgUrhtwhXFaoWw7MGGf6EPuobCGLvJy-bJK7ip/s1600/Poll+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynpjLrcnf0pkQhlYnHzJAEigFagtKWlxUn79LYlJpjc1BYwUfDX5fDYbEFoI3QY_kbDUFumYW6ogARjuFCUFknQSJjCXVPmiGGpogEwNgUrhtwhXFaoWw7MGGf6EPuobCGLvJy-bJK7ip/s200/Poll+image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />A new poll is out today from <a href="http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/VAPolls/VA131013/Complete%20October%202013%20Virginia_NBC4_NBC%20%20News_Marist%20Poll%20Release%20and%20Tables.pdf">NBC4/NBC News/Marist Poll</a> that finds Governor Bob McDonnell with a 55 percent approval rating with registered voters in Virginia. Among the poll's findings: <br /><blockquote>- +23 among registered voters in the Commonwealth<br />- +20 among independents at 54 percent<br />- +20 among women voters<br />- +16 with African-American voters<br />- +28 with young voters</blockquote>Governor McDonnell is popular in every region of the state: <br /><blockquote>- +17 in the Washington suburbs<br />- +28 in Tidewater<br />- +14 in Western Virginia</blockquote>Virginians like the direction the state is headed under Governor McDonnell's leadership, with 54 percent of likely voters saying Virginia is on the right track, a margin of +14.<br /><br />Among other poll questions were the following:<br /><blockquote><b>Virginia Governor Race:</b><br />Terry McAuliffe 46 percent, Ken Cuccinelli 38 percent<br /><br /><b>Washington Redskins:</b> <br />The poll also discovered that 78 percent questioned do not want the Washington Redskins to change their name. <br /><br /><b>Obama approval:</b><br />52 percent of Virginians disapprove of his job performance while 45 percent approve.</blockquote>Check out the <a href="http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/VAPolls/VA131013/Complete%20October%202013%20Virginia_NBC4_NBC%20%20News_Marist%20Poll%20Release%20and%20Tables.pdf">poll for cross tabs and other questions</a>.

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Flurry of excitement as Governor visits Redskins training camp in Richmond

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfcp2mrkunXbveAccTH2p8unTDZ3QnhwlFFt4C95ap03KIzKq6MbuHPiTItIrDr-Yf38KCTs3fSO1905gplBhGBG5d_XfdwoKbF6kS2cr78873Jox_I96gE3rm2PG9tJMpta-ClSQI6WF/s1600/Bob+McDonnell+Redskins+practice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfcp2mrkunXbveAccTH2p8unTDZ3QnhwlFFt4C95ap03KIzKq6MbuHPiTItIrDr-Yf38KCTs3fSO1905gplBhGBG5d_XfdwoKbF6kS2cr78873Jox_I96gE3rm2PG9tJMpta-ClSQI6WF/s400/Bob+McDonnell+Redskins+practice.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Governor Bob McDonnell at Friday's last day of <a href="http://www.redskins.com/trainingcamp">Redskins Training Camp</a>.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJcU_p54lseWjf88E_Nvo_d-Rdf3ut9WYWi5m6aMQqt59Q-lplM5Z-a4brsuZYgaCzRhgLu5YEr-fjLkhy6S77jiUd7g8BGLlWmUHVMHIwAL5UUAcMd-HHMa-o6iACuA3lnZpvxtplOxR/s1600/Bob+McDonnell+Redskins+practice+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJcU_p54lseWjf88E_Nvo_d-Rdf3ut9WYWi5m6aMQqt59Q-lplM5Z-a4brsuZYgaCzRhgLu5YEr-fjLkhy6S77jiUd7g8BGLlWmUHVMHIwAL5UUAcMd-HHMa-o6iACuA3lnZpvxtplOxR/s400/Bob+McDonnell+Redskins+practice+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan and the Governor as owner Dan Snyder (center) looks on. General Manager Bruce Allen (not pictured) was also on hand to greet the Governor.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnE007ULl0_HurIzAwIXNL41wZQ-WMd4uzD1ocb5QAeD5FSYxEDq8ku57WTd0VHgpBDUJ3Xl8ERF1qmY3c7EEK6CvnYsgtpeghfRDWo3h8LMJeHkdO6OcmwHMvzOhqP1QQbQD-0dBNY5C/s1600/Bob+McDonnell+Redskins+practice+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnE007ULl0_HurIzAwIXNL41wZQ-WMd4uzD1ocb5QAeD5FSYxEDq8ku57WTd0VHgpBDUJ3Xl8ERF1qmY3c7EEK6CvnYsgtpeghfRDWo3h8LMJeHkdO6OcmwHMvzOhqP1QQbQD-0dBNY5C/s400/Bob+McDonnell+Redskins+practice+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Photos with a young Redskins fan.</i></div><br />Virginia's Governor Bob McDonnell made an <a href="http://trainingcamp.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2013/08/16/governor-makes-visit-at-redskins-camp-discusses-future-va-stadium/">unannounced stop at the Redskins Training Camp</a> in Richmond on Friday, causing excitement and a flurry of photos. Reporter Michael Phillips with the <a href="http://trainingcamp.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2013/08/16/governor-makes-visit-at-redskins-camp-discusses-future-va-stadium/"><i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i></a> wrote:<br /><blockquote>Speaking with reporters, [McDonnell] praised the site and the team as being a business driver for the state.<br /><br />“When they approached us about looking at different sites, we said we didn’t want them going back to Carlisle, to Pennsylvania or someplace like that,” he said. “Our economic development people did a tremendous job putting together an incentive package to keep them here. And then we’ve got the long-term commitment of the Redskins to Virginia – $30 million of improvements in Loudoun County, Bon Secours teaming up with the Redskins to have the beautiful facility here – it means the Redskins will be headquartered in Virginia for a long time.”</blockquote>That's music to the ears of thousands of fans who have flocked to training sessions, interacting with players and coaching staff and enjoying fan gatherings in the Richmond area.<br /><br />At Fan Appreciation Day on August 2, when over 25,000 supporters lined up along the street and around the block, McDonnell expressed the excitement of Virginians at having the facility in Richmond. Commenting to the <a href="http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Surpass-100000-At-Richmond-Camp/3122bd5e-bafb-4def-b1c7-350272f49ae2">Richmond Times-Dispatch</a>, he said:<br /><blockquote>"Richmond is Redskins Country! We knew Virginia loved the 'Skins, and today we can give 100,000 examples of just how much. Through the hard work of so many individuals from the Redskins to Mayor Dwight Jones and his staff to the great people at Bon Secours, the Commonwealth has won already, a month before the NFL season even kicks off,” said Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. <br /><br />“The Redskins have a world class training facility, Richmond is the place to be for football fans this August, and Virginia's long and important relationship with a storied NFL franchise has only deepened.<br /><br />"I hope fans have a great time today, and as Governor of Virginia, it's my pleasure to say 'Hail to the Redskins!’"</blockquote>As training ends, it's time for the 2013 season to begin. Hail to the Redskins!

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Governor Bob McDonnell at Friday's last day of Redskins Training Camp . Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan and the Governor as owner Dan Snyde...

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Richmond: More than 20,000 fans turn out for Redskins Fan Appreciation Day

<blockquote>Practice has begun here at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, and crowds are still lined up all the way to DMV Drive, waiting to enter the facility.<br /><br />More than 20,000 fans have entered already today, though many have turned around and headed right back out after seeing the conditions. Mud and fertilizer has created a pungent smell in the main viewing area, and security guards have been overmatched against the throngs trying to enter and leave at the same time.</blockquote>So writes Michael Phillips in Saturday's <i><a href="http://trainingcamp.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2013/08/03/more-than-20000-pack-redskins-camp-on-fan-appreciation-day/">Richmond Times-Dispatch</a></i>. Sounds to me like Richmonders are really enjoying having the <a href="http://www.redskins.com/">Redskins</a> in town. Fan favorite RGIII has been a hit:<br /><blockquote>During the practice portion, quarterback Robert Griffin III was once again the focal point, and he hit his first four passes during 7-on-7 play.</blockquote>Perhaps the enthusiastic outpouring of support will <a href="http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/07/30/washington-redskins-training-camp-in-richmond-a-success-so-far/">help temper the criticism</a> surrounding the move to Richmond. Perhaps. Meanwhile, <i><a href="http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/eight-ways-to-spot-a-redskins-training-camp-tourist/Content?oid=1927043">Style Weekly</a></i> lightens up the atmosphere with a humorous list of eight ways to spot a Redskins Training Camp tourist. <br /><br />I checked out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redskins">Redskins' Facebook page</a> and found photos, links to press conferences, rallies and gatherings at local restaurants, and more. Seems like a win-win for Richmond <i>and</i> the fans.<br /><br />Cross-posted at <a href="http://vapolitics.us/2013/08/richmond-more-than-20000-fans-turn-out-for-redskins-fan-appreciation-day/">Virginia Politics On Demand </a>

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Practice has begun here at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, and crowds are still lined up all the way to DMV Drive, wait...

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