Tag: Virginia

Donald Trump Can’t Lose

Jonathan V. Last · November 7, 2017 2:37 pm

Republican candidate for Virginia governor Ed Gillespie will "turn around the high crime and poor economic performance of VA. MS-13 and crime will be gone," President Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump: ‘MS-13 and crime will be gone’ if Ed Gillespie elected Virginia governor

Anna Giaritelli · November 7, 2017 12:13 pm

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam speaks to volunteers ready to canvas neighborhoods the day before elections. With little mention of the economy or the GOP tax overhaul, Democrats focused on the man in the White House and the racially charged issues raised by Republican Ed Gillespie. (Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Democrats focus on Trump and racially divisive campaign rhetoric on eve of Virginia governor’s election

Laura Barrón-López · November 7, 2017 11:31 am

The Election Wonk’s Guide to Tuesday’s Governor Races

David Byler · November 7, 2017 10:00 am

It will be even more so if the Republican wins. (AP)

The Virginia governor’s election is just like the 1988 presidential race

Noemie Emery · November 7, 2017 5:01 am

The off-election year ballots Tuesday include proposals that will affect Obamacare and drug prices, while other states have elections that could have a more indirect impact on healthcare policy. (iStock)

5 major healthcare measures on the ballot today

Kimberly Leonard · November 7, 2017 5:01 am

Some Democrats see similarities between Clinton and Northam as candidates, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie's bare-knuckled television campaign ads have borrowed a page from President Trump's pugilistic playbook. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)

Shades of Clinton and 2016 have Democrats nervous about Ralph Northam

W. James Antle III · November 7, 2017 5:01 am

If the Democratic National Committee doesn't soon institute reforms being pushed by all rungs of the party, those who are holding back will soon be calling for heads to roll. Some are threatening to abandon the DNC, others say are crying for revolt. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Democratic infighting over DNC’s direction nearing flashpoint

Laura Barrón-López · November 7, 2017 5:01 am

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie was in enemy territory Monday, campaigning in Northern Virginia where there has been stronger support for Democrats in past elections. Gillespie faces Democrat Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in Tuesday's election. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

No mention of Donald Trump at Ed Gillespie’s last rally before Virginia governor’s election

David M. Drucker · November 7, 2017 3:45 am

"The state of Virginia economy, under Democrat rule, has been terrible. If you vote Ed Gillespie tomorrow, it will come roaring back!" Trump tweeted. (Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Trump: Virginia’s economy will come ‘roaring back’ if Ed Gillespie elected as governor

Melissa Quinn · November 6, 2017 10:09 pm

Speaking with MSNBC's Katy Tur, Gov. Terry McAuliffe told the recently married anchor "I just want you smiling," before adding that "Virginia's for lovers." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Terry McAuliffe’s weird dad flirting is creepy (and hypocritical)

Philip Wegmann · November 6, 2017 9:54 pm

Libertarian Cliff Hyra, a patent attorney, is unlikely to win a large share of the vote. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Libertarians brush off concerns they’ll play ‘spoiler’ in Virginia governor’s race

Steven Nelson · November 6, 2017 9:47 pm