Infighting within the Republican Party has so far dominated this year’s General Assembly session, threatening Gov. Bob McDonnell’s legacy-defining legislation with just two weeks remaining.

A looming gubernatorial election has made it unclear who controls the GOP — McDonnell or the man Republicans have chosen to replace him, outspoken Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. And there’s Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, too, whose public spat with Cuccinelli could escalate as the longtime party loyalist considers an independent bid for governor after dropping out of the Republican race in November.