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Va.’s First GOP Gov. Supports Democrat McAuliffe
The first Republican to break the stranglehold Democrats held on Virginia's executive mansion since Reconstruction is supporting the Democrat in this fall's race for governor. Read »
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 »
McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
Some Virginia republicans accuse democrat Terry McAuliffe of exaggerating his business record during his run for governor. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey asked McAuliffe about the criticism... Watch »
Terry McAuliffe Defends Business Credentials
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe dispute Republican accusations about his business success. Read »
Cuccinelli Attacks McAuliffe on Tax Returns
Ken Cuccinelli borrows a page from Barack Obama's playbook. Read »
Va. General Assembly Adopts Changes in Transportation Bill
Virginia’s General Assembly adopted Gov. Bob McDonnell's amendments to his transportation funding bill. Read »
Va. Approves Amendment Barring Abortion Coverage by Health Care Exchange Plans
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's controversial amendment to bar health insurance plans sold through a federal exchange from covering most abortions won approval from both the House and Senate. Read »
Abortion Coverage, Medicaid Potential Flashpoints in Va.
Gov. Bob McDonnell's amendment that would ban abortion coverage from insurance plans sold in Virginia through a health care exchange managed and funded by the federal government faces a close vote in the... Read »
McAuliffe, Unchallenged, Is Va. Dems’ Gubernatorial Nominee
Terry McAuliffe is the Democratic Party's nominee for this fall's Virginia governor's race. Read »
Judge: Virginia Marriage Law Unfair to Sikhs
A Fairfax County judge ruled in favor of four Sikh men who challenged a Virginia law that required them to pay $500 to perform marriage ceremonies. Read »
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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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