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AM Read: Does Pepco Deserve All the Credit?
Just a few months ago Pepco was informally dubbed the most hated company in America. Now, it's being lauded for keeping the lights on during Sandy. Read »
Obama Visits Richmond in Tour of Battleground States
President Barack Obama's two-day barnstorming blitz to six battleground states had already taken a toll on his voice when he made stop five in Richmond, Va., Thursday afternoon. Read »
President Suggests Opponent Has “Romnesia”
There's a new buzzword in President Barack Obama's re-election campaign: "Romnesia." Read »
Opinion: Obama and Romney Deadlocked in Virginia
As the two candidates prepare to debate tonight, Virginia hangs in the balance. Read »
Mitt Romney, Julie Carey: One on One
"My campaign is about 100 percent of Americans," Romney said in Virginia Thursday. Read »
Post Poll Shows Clear Lead for Obama in Virginia
A new Washington Post poll shows President Barack Obama with a clear lead over Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Read »
Romney Campaigning in Fairfax Thursday
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in our area tomorrow holding a rally late tomorrow morning at Van Dyck Park in Fairfax. Read »
President to Visit Charlottesville Next Wednesday
President Barack Obama is coming back to Virginia next week. Read »
Virginia GOPs Slam Akin's Rape Remarks
George Allen and Bob McDonnell are criticizing a Missouri congressman who said a woman's body "has ways" to prevent pregnancy after rape. Read »
Crucial Commonwealth Campaign for GOP, Dems
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney kicks off a new multi-state bus tour Saturday in Virginia, a state where voters are split almost even between Romney and President Barack Obama. 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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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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