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Ann Romney Speech Pivotal to Close Gender Gap
Ann Romney’s prime-time address at the Republican National Convention is expected to be pivotal in her husband's efforts to close the gender gap with women. Read »
McDonnell Serves Up Red Meat for RNC
Gov. Bob McDonnell is planning a speech that offers the crimson red meat to hungry conservatives attending the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Read »
Virginia Delegation in the Spotlight at RNC
After a surprise visit from a Hollywood actor, Virginia’s Republican National Convention delegates heard from someone very close to the Romney campaign. Read »
Activists Protest Despite the Weather at RNC
The weather did not deter activists in Tampa Bay from protesting at the Republican National Convention Monday. Read »
RNC's Youngest Delegate From NoVa
A teen from northern Virginia is the youngest delegate at the Republican National Convention. Read »
Opinion: Gay Is Good for Republicans
By supporting marriage equality, the D.C. GOP is boldly blazing a trail. Read »
Gov. McDonnell to Head GOP Convention Platform Panel
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell landed one of the key leadership roles at next month's Republican National Convention. Read »
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Will Republicans Embrace New Immigration Bill?
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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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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
Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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News4 Political Reporter
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Perry Stein
First Read-DMV Contributor
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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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