At the Greensprings Democratic Club
Clash of Cash in Governor’s Campaign
Virginia Tax Collections Sink in April
McDonnell Extends TV Ads To NOVA
McDonnell’s Ad Doesn’t Mention Republican
McDonnell’s Political Ties Endure
State Board of Elections Sends More Disclosure Letters
Bill Clinton Campaigns with McAuliffe in Norfolk
Issue of Gitmo Detainees Simmers in Virginia
Moran Sidesteps the Gitmo Issue
Virginia is Last State to Allocate Stimulus Funded Transportation Work
York Planning Commission Supports Cell Phone Tower Proposal
James City County Approves New “Green” $12.1 Milion Police Building
Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney Candidate Displeased by Outcome in Cyclist Death
About the McDonnell ad making no reference to the fact that he is the GOP candidate. In the 2008 elections, presidential and Congressional, Republicans put deliberate distance between themselves and George W. Bush, whose popularity rating was unenviable.
Virginia had for years a strong Republican tendency, just as Maryland, its neighbor, has had a Democratic one. I don’t believe Maryland is in political transition but Virginia might be. Republicans in it are on notice, and may need expert strategists and particularly appealing statewide candidates. I am sure, however, that quite a few General Assembly seats are safe Republican ones. It is when northern Virginaia enters the electoral equation that things change dramatically.