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Articles about Virginia
Washington Shut Down by Snow, Again
December 21, 2009
The capital of the free world should not be forced to close for snow: D.C. desperately seeking "flinty Chicago toughness."
Opinion - Julia Piscitelli
Democrats and Republicans Grapple With the Voters’ Message
November 11, 2009
The parties parse a split decision at the ballot box.
Nation & World - Politics
7 Lessons for Democrats and Republicans From the 2009 Elections
November 6, 2009
Seven lessons the parties need to learn from Tuesday's races.
Opinion
Haley Barbour Gets Some Credit for Virginia, New Jersey Wins
November 5, 2009
The Mississippi governor and his GOP governors' group helped in the Virginia and New Jersey races.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
The Lesson Republicans Must Learn from Virginia and New Jersey
November 4, 2009
Finding the right issues to appeal to an increasingly conservative country.
Opinion
Election Results Show a Mixed Night for the Christian Right
November 4, 2009
The movement loses in New York's 23rd Congressional District but gains in Maine.
Nation & World - God & Country
GOP Sweeps Big Governor Victories in Virginia and New Jersey
November 4, 2009
Republicans wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey.
Nation & World - Politics
Democrats: Elections Not a Referendum on Obama
November 3, 2009
GOP head Michael Steele is all smiles and is predicting a big day in New Jersey and Virginia.
Nation & World - Politics
Will Today's Election Results Herald a Christian Right Comeback?
November 3, 2009
Conservative Christian candidates are running strong in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York.
Nation & World - God & Country
Obama Proving a Drag in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York
October 30, 2009
Democrats will spin it, but their troubles, even in strongholds, are telling.
Opinion - Peter Roff
Obama Puts Himself on the Line in Virginia, New Jersey
October 30, 2009
The president has stumped for the Democratic candidates, but it could be a risky move.
Nation & World - President Obama
New Jersey, Virginia, New York Races Show Republican Need to Expand the Tent
October 30, 2009
Hopefully, they will learn the right lessons on Tuesday.
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Virginia Democrat Deeds is Running Out of Time and Money
October 27, 2009
Virginia governor's race might actually be over before it's over.
Opinion - Doug Heye
Obama's Democrats Blame Deeds for Poor Campaign in Virginia
October 23, 2009
Democrats keep playing the same political game as they begin to surrender in Virginia.
Opinion - Doug Heye
Why Deeds and the Democrats Are Losing Virginia Women
October 21, 2009
Creigh Deeds needs to forget culture wars and focus on real issues.
Opinion
Democrats: Gubernatorial Races Not a Reflection on Obama
October 14, 2009
This could be a sign that insiders expect Republicans to win in New Jersey and Virginia.
Nation & World - Politics
2009 Elections Kick Off the Secret War for Congress
October 14, 2009
State-by-state clashes will shape Congress' future.
Opinion
GOP Insider Pulls Bipartisan Fans for Virginia Delegate Race
October 5, 2009
The Cheneys, Thompsons, and an ally of Democrat Tim Kaine back a Republican in a local Virginia race.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Bob McDonnell's New Ad Defending Christian Broadcasting Network University Thesis
September 14, 2009
The Virginia gubernatorial candidate's spot blends family values with feminist messages.
Nation & World - God & Country
McDonnell Thesis Heats Up Virginia Governor's Race
September 10, 2009
Democrats hope the controversy will be an opening for Democrat Creigh Deeds.
Nation & World - Politics
Virginia Candidate Visits George Washington University
September 8, 2009
The Republican candidate tried to quell the controversy sparked by his student thesis.
Education - The Paper Trail
McDonnell's Thesis Shows Tricky Religious Politics in Virginia's Gubernatorial Race
September 4, 2009
A Republican candidate's master's thesis from televangelist's university becomes an issue.
Nation & World - God & Country
Time for Virginia to Drill, Baby, Drill
August 31, 2009
With the commonwealth's finances at sea, why not put its people to work out there too?
Opinion - Peter Roff
Virginia Birth Certificates, Like Obama's, Fail the Birther Test
August 18, 2009
But what of my son's political career?
Opinion - Robert Schlesinger
Kaine Open to Virginia Tech Report Revision
August 4, 2009
Outcry over Kaine's original stance forces the governor to change tone.
Education - The Paper Trail
