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Poll: Obama Has 4-Point Lead in Virginia
Obama once again has a lead in Virginia, polling 49 to 45 percent against Romney in the state. Read »
McDonnell Joins Mitt Romney's Va. Bus Tour
Mitt Romney will launch his new bus tour Saturday in Virginia. And Bob McDonnell will be there. Read »
Obama Rallies in Battleground Loudoun
The president's battleground swing arrives in Virginia's battleground county. Read »
Opinion: McDonnell for VP Deserves 2nd Look
It's the economy, stupid. And Virginia just posted a surplus. Read »
PM Read: O'Malley Introduces New Attack vs. Romney
Gov. O’Malley said the public should be suspicious of Romney because in 2008 Sen. John McCain considered Romney to be his vice president, but picked Sarah Palin instead. Read »
The Importance of Virginia
The focus of the presidential race shifts to Virginia, where President Barack Obama stumps today and tomorrow. Read »
PM Read: Is Romney Actually Leading in Va.?
A new poll shows Romney leading Obama by 5 points in Virginia, but these result diverge significantly from previous polls. Read »
Obama Hits Romney as ‘Outsourcer in Chief’
The Obama campaign is airing a new ad this morning in Virginia, hitting Mitt Romney as an “Outsourcer in Chief.” 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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