Virginia

Democrats and Republicans Grapple With the Voters’ Message

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - November 11, 2009

The parties parse a split decision at the ballot box. more >>

7 Lessons for Democrats and Republicans From the 2009 Elections

By Tom Davis - Opinion - November 6, 2009

Seven lessons the parties need to learn from Tuesday's races. more >>

Haley Barbour Gets Some Credit for Virginia, New Jersey Wins

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 5, 2009

The Mississippi governor and his GOP governors' group helped in the Virginia and New Jersey races. more >>

The Lesson Republicans Must Learn from Virginia and New Jersey

By Mary Kate Cary - Opinion - November 4, 2009

Finding the right issues to appeal to an increasingly conservative country. more >>

Election Results Show a Mixed Night for the Christian Right

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 4, 2009

The movement loses in New York's 23rd Congressional District but gains in Maine. more >>

GOP Sweeps Big Governor Victories in Virginia and New Jersey

Nation & World - November 4, 2009

Republicans wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey. more >>

Democrats: Elections Not a Referendum on Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 3, 2009

GOP head Michael Steele is all smiles and is predicting a big day in New Jersey and Virginia. more >>

Will Today's Election Results Herald a Christian Right Comeback?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 3, 2009

Conservative Christian candidates are running strong in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. more >>

Obama Proving a Drag in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - October 30, 2009

Democrats will spin it, but their troubles, even in strongholds, are telling. more >>

Obama Puts Himself on the Line in Virginia, New Jersey

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 30, 2009

The president has stumped for the Democratic candidates, but it could be a risky move. more >>

New Jersey, Virginia, New York Races Show Republican Need to Expand the Tent

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - October 30, 2009

Hopefully, they will learn the right lessons on Tuesday. more >>

Virginia Democrat Deeds is Running Out of Time and Money

By Doug Heye - Doug Heye - October 27, 2009

Virginia governor's race might actually be over before it's over. more >>

Obama's Democrats Blame Deeds for Poor Campaign in Virginia

By Doug Heye - Doug Heye - October 23, 2009

Democrats keep playing the same political game as they begin to surrender in Virginia. more >>

Why Deeds and the Democrats Are Losing Virginia Women

By Mary Kate Cary - Opinion - October 21, 2009

Creigh Deeds needs to forget culture wars and focus on real issues. more >>

Democrats: Gubernatorial Races Not a Reflection on Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 14, 2009

This could be a sign that insiders expect Republicans to win in New Jersey and Virginia. more >>

2009 Elections Kick Off the Secret War for Congress

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - October 14, 2009

State-by-state clashes will shape Congress' future. more >>

GOP Insider Pulls Bipartisan Fans for Virginia Delegate Race

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - October 5, 2009

The Cheneys, Thompsons, and an ally of Democrat Tim Kaine back a Republican in a local Virginia race. more >>

Bob McDonnell's New Ad Defending Christian Broadcasting Network University Thesis

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 14, 2009

The Virginia gubernatorial candidate's spot blends family values with feminist messages. more >>

McDonnell Thesis Heats Up Virginia Governor's Race

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - September 10, 2009

Democrats hope the controversy will be an opening for Democrat Creigh Deeds. more >>

Virginia Candidate Visits George Washington University

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - September 8, 2009

The Republican candidate tried to quell the controversy sparked by his student thesis. more >>

McDonnell's Thesis Shows Tricky Religious Politics in Virginia's Gubernatorial Race

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 4, 2009

A Republican candidate's master's thesis from televangelist's university becomes an issue. more >>

Time for Virginia to Drill, Baby, Drill

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 31, 2009

With the commonwealth's finances at sea, why not put its people to work out there too? more >>

Virginia Birth Certificates, Like Obama's, Fail the Birther Test

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 18, 2009

But what of my son's political career? more >>

Kaine Open to Virginia Tech Report Revision

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - August 4, 2009

Outcry over Kaine's original stance forces the governor to change tone. more >>

Dixie Birther Madness: Most Virginia Republicans Question Obama Birth Place

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - August 3, 2009

Most Virginia Republicans question where Obama was born. more >>