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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is one of the headline speakers for the Republican National Convention (AP Photo)

McDonnell to speak at Republican convention

Steve Contorno · August 16, 2012 4:00 am

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (AP file photo)

Virginia Gov. McDonnell announces surplus, bonuses for state employees

Steve Contorno · August 15, 2012 4:00 am

Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, D, has decided to make Mitt Romney's choice of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., as his running mate a campaign issue against Senate rival former Sen. George Allen, R. He is attacking Allen as a supporter of Ryan's plan to reform Social Security, an issue that could hurt Allen among seniors. (AP file photo)

Kaine uses Ryan to attack Allen on entitlements

Steve Contorno · August 14, 2012 4:00 am

Former Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, left, and former U.S. Sen. George Allen shake hands aftera debate in Hot Springs, Va. ( AP Photo)

Kaine, Allen’s fate may rest with Obama, Romney

Steve Contorno · August 11, 2012 4:00 am

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan R-Wis. are joined by Ronmey's granddaughter Chloe while talking to reporters on the charter flight between Virginia and North Carolina, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Ryan energizes conservative fans, Democratic foes

Steve Contorno · August 11, 2012 4:00 am

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney (C) arrives with Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) during a campaign event at the Electronic Instrumentation and Technology company in Sterling. (Getty Images)

McDonnell VP rumors swirl as Romney visits Virginia

Steve Contorno · August 9, 2012 4:00 am

Romney visits, Obama opens offices in Va.

Romney visits, Obama opens offices in Va.

Steve Contorno · August 9, 2012 4:00 am

Women give Obama lead in Virginia

Steve Contorno · August 8, 2012 4:00 am

Allen, Kaine join call to reform Dulles Rail board

Allen, Kaine join call to reform Dulles Rail board

Steve Contorno · August 7, 2012 4:00 am

Virginia gun sales soar without one-gun limit

Steve Contorno · August 7, 2012 4:00 am

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks at a campaign event in Bow, N.H., Friday, July 20, 2012. Romney auditions on the international stage next week as he travels to England, Israel and Poland looking to establish credibility as a potential commander in chief in his challenge to President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Romney kicks off bus tour in Virginia Saturday

Steve Contorno · August 7, 2012 4:00 am

The Pentagon (ThinkStock photo)

Looming federal cuts haunt budget officials

Steve Contorno · August 6, 2012 4:00 am