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McDonnell Noncommittal on Cuccinelli Stepping Down
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell was noncommittal on whether Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli should step down as attorney general. Read »
AM Read: In Va., All Eyes on GOP Lt. Gov Race
There may be no one challenging Cuccinelli for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, but seven are vying for the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. Read »
Va. Board of Elections Moves to Investigate Voter Fraud
The Virginia State Board of Elections has requested that Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli initiate an investigation into allegations of voter fraud. Read »
Va. Lawmakers Call on DOJ to Look Into Voter Fraud
Three prominent Virginia lawmakers are calling on the Department of Justice to investigate possible voter registration fraud connected to a Florida company and its subsidiary Pinpoint. Read »
Abortion Rights Website Targets Cuccinelli
Abortion rights supporters unveiled a website Tuesday to call attention to Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's refusal to certify new abortion clinic regulations. Read »
AG Refuses to Certify Abortion Clinic Regs
Virginia's attorney general refused to certify the new abortion clinic regulations passed by the Virginia Board of Health last month. Read »
AM Read: Cuccinelli Slams Kaine Over Alleged Connection To Murderer
Cuccinelli released an affidavit that Kaine wrote in 1988 and was subsequently used in the defense against convicted double murderer Jens Soering in his efforts to fight extradition to the United States in 1988.... Read »
Cuccinelli: 'Dark Day for American Liberty'
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli plans to weigh in with his views on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the key provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Read »
Salahi: Cuccinelli Is "Afraid I Will Win"
White House party crasher Tareq Salahi going on the offensive against Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli. Read »
Virginia GOP Backs Closed Convention
Virginia Republicans will pick nominees in a convention rather than a primary in 2013. 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
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News4 Virginia Reporter
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News4 Maryland Reporter
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NBC News Political Reporter
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Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
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News4 Political Reporter
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First Read-DMV Contributor
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First Read DMV Contributor
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NBC News Political Director
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