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Thies: Is Terry McAuliffe Mitt Romney?
The Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate's wealth and business experience expose him to the same criticism Mitt Romney faced. Read »
Sherwood: Insight Into Ongoing Gray Investigation
A sliver of a new development in the ongoing criminal probe of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray's 2010 campaign provides insight into why prosecutors can't just get the case over. Read »
Behind the Push to Move the Date of D.C.'s Mayoral Election
Why April 1 was picked for the next mayoral election -- and why some want to move the date. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: Echoes of the 2002 Sniper Fear
Heightened security in the D.C. area following the Boston Marathon bombing invoked the fear area residents felt during the 23 days of the Beltway snipers in 2002. Read »
Thies: Marion Barry Ally Wins DC Election
Marion Barry's longtime ally Anita Bonds won a seat on the D.C. Council. Now what? Read »
Thies: D.C. Special Election Odds and Ends
Five months of campaigning and soon the grand finale: April 23 approaches. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: Special Election Limps and Looms
Tuesday's special election for an at-large D.C. Council seat is limping into view, and the stubbed toe of racial politics struck again this past weekend. Read »
Thies: 7 Candidates Come Down to A or B in Special Election
On April 23, District voters will elect an At-Large Councilmember. Seven candidates are on the ballot. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: An Opening Day to Remember
The sun was shining. Hopes were brimming. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the season of promise for the Nats. Read »
Thies: 'Murky' Candidate in DC At-Large Campaign
Matthew Frumin wants to be a D.C. Councilmember. He also wants to keep his day job. Read »
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McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
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Decoding the DC Council At-Large Race
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Va. Senate Passes Landmark Transportation Bill
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Push for In-Person Visits at D.C. Jail
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Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines
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Voting Line Investigation Requested in Pr. William Co.
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Maryland Ballot Initiatives: What You Need to Know
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Crowd Enthusiastic at GMU Romney Rally
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Mitt Romney One-on-One in Springfield
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Why Should Allen Get Second Chance?
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Virginia Senate Debate: Health Care Reform
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Virginia Senate Debate: Fewer Tax Deductions
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Virginia Senate Debate: Romney's 47 Percent Comment
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Va. Senate Debate Opening Statements
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It's Business as Usual for Vincent Gray
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DC Residents' Reactions to Mayor's Scandal
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Gray Fights Back
Authors
Julie Carey
News4 Virginia Reporter
Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
News4 Maryland Reporter
Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
Domenico Montanaro
NBC News Political Reporter
Domenico Montanaro is an NBC News Political Reporter, analyst for NBC News' First Read and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Tom Sherwood
News4 Political Reporter
Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein
First Read-DMV Contributor
Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Thies
First Read DMV Contributor
Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
Chuck Todd
NBC News Political Director
Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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