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Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell wants the federal government to get cracking on exploration for oil and natural gas off Virginia’s coast.
In a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made public today, McDonnell wrote, “A key priority for us here in Virginia is the development of the full range of energy resources, both traditional and renewable, [...]

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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, a major donor to the Obama campaign, has been rewarded with the ambassadorship to Switzerland, reports The Washington Times.

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A Liberty University dean complimented the college’s Democratic club last fall for being a faith-based organization working within the Democratic Party.
But last week the same dean sent the club an e-mail saying “we are unable to lend support to a club whose parent organization stands against the moral principles held by” the university. The News [...]

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What better place to troll for money from liberal – relatively speaking anyway – Virginians than The New York Times?
That appears to be the thinking of Common Sense Virginia, a state political action committee that is sponsoring The Real Bob Mcdonnell Web site.
Visitors to The Times Web site from Virginia are likely to encounter a [...]

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Snarky political humor was at a peak in the sandy woods of Wakefield yesterday as politicians, their followers, and fans of salty fish gathered to eat, drink, and be entertained.
The Wakefield Shad Planking is an annual test of candidates’ sign posting power and sense of humor.
As reported by the Daily Press, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry [...]

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A meeting of the U.S. House Democratic Caucus in Williamsburg next week is expected to feature an appearance by President Obama, reports The Virginia Gazette.  No details have been announced, but signals suggest a Thursday visit.
Posted by Peter Vieth

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The Daily Progress reports on the three-way race for the Democratic nomination for governor, with some observers suggesting that money will play a major role.
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, is betting that he’ll get more mileage out of tackling tough issues during the General Assembly than using the time to raise campaign cash. State law prohibits [...]

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Just as former Gov. Mark Warner was basking in the limelight after his keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Denver comes word that he’s balked at a broadcast debate with his Republican foe back in Virginia.
According to the League of Women Voters of Virginia, Warner notified the League that he would not participate [...]

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… everybody wants to get into the act.
Today comes word from Washington Post blogger Tim Craig that Terry McAuliffe, energetic Democratic fundraiser, McLean businessman, and lawyer who apparently has never practiced law, is considering a run for governor.
McAuliffe would have to defeat two already-campaigning legislators, Del. Brian J. Moran, D-Alexandria, and Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, [...]

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Political anticipation may have claimed a victim in Richmond this week. We’ll confess to being a little edgy ourselves, with all the talk about the possibility that Gov. Tim Kaine might be picked as Barack Obama’s running mate and all the ramifications that decision might have on Virginia politics.  We understand how folks might easily [...]

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