Tag: Virginia

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gestures during a news conference announcing his new mental health initiatives at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Dec. 10. McDonnell is proposing more than $38 million in state funding over the next two-year budget cycle for critical mental health services. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Mental health initiatives announced in Virginia

Michael Felberbaum · December 11, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia Gov-elect, Terry McAuliffe, gestures during a news conference to announce his transition team at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Nov. 6. McAuliffe defeated Ken Cucinelli to replace Bob McDonnell. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

In Virginia governor race, abortion was a loser issue — for Terry McAuliffe

Timothy P. Carney · December 10, 2013 5:00 am

Former lobbyist and Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie is weighing whether to mount a challenge to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, of Virginia, who is highly popular heading into his re-election campaign next year. (AP/Charles Dharapak)

Could mega-lobbyist and GOP chair Ed Gillespie be a senator from Virginia?

Rebecca Berg · December 9, 2013 5:00 am

Washington Secrets

Ed Gillespie crosses Tea Party-GOP establishment divide in Va. Senate bid

Paul Bedard · December 9, 2013 5:00 am

Court says case should be moved to Va.

Washington Examiner · December 3, 2013 3:23 pm

Virginia Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe, left, listens as outgoing Gov. Bob McDonnell addresses the media after their private lunch at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)

Bob McDonnell ending term with scandal-stained year

Eric Turner · November 29, 2013 5:00 am

A recount in the race for Virginia attorney general will take place within the next three weeks, attorneys for state Sen. Mark Obenshain said Wednesday.ÃÂ Democratic state Sen. Mark Herring won the Nov. 5 election by 165 votes out of 2.2 million cast, making the race for attorney general the closest statewide race in the Commonwealth in modern history.ÃÂ (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Recount on the way for Virginia attorney general race

Steve Doty · November 27, 2013 5:00 am

State Sen. Mark Obenshain speaks during his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for attorney general at the Virginia Republican convention in Richmond, Va., on May 18. (AP Photo/Steve Helber. File)

Republican candidate for Virginia attorney general wants recount

Steve Doty · November 26, 2013 5:00 am

The Virginia State Board of Elections said Republican Mark Obenshain lost the race for Attorney General to state Rep. Mark Herring by 165 out 2.2 million ballots cast. Although he hasn't said so, Obenshain has signaled he will seek a recount, and he could press the issue to the General Assembly if he wants to take it to the limits of the law. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Mark Obenshain considering recount request for Virginia Attorney General race

Steve Doty · November 25, 2013 5:00 am

Beltway Confidential

Pro-immigration protesters storm Eric Cantor’s condo, promise same for Frank Wolf, Bob Goodlatte

Sean Higgins · November 21, 2013 5:00 am

Beltway Confidential

Blog says it’s time for the GOP to break up with Virginia

Charles Hoskinson · November 20, 2013 5:00 am

Virginia Gov-elect Terry McAuliffe, left at podium, gestures during a news conference where he announced Levar Stoney, far right, as Secretary of the Commonwealth. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

Terry McAuliffe’s first appointment in Virginia: A GreenTech Subsidy lobbyist

Timothy P. Carney · November 20, 2013 5:00 am