McAuliffe Kicks Off Campaign for Virginia Governor
Updated 8:29 PM EST, Wed, Jan 7, 2009
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Meanwhile, a former chair of the D.N.C. has launched his campaign to succeed Kaine as governor.
Terry McAuliffe kicked off a weeklong,16-stop tour of Virginia early this morning in Norfolk. He's focusing his campaign on the economy, stressing his business credentials and pledging a pragmatic, nonpartisan approach.
McAuliffe is a former adviser to President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Clinton and a prolific Democratic fundraiser. He's been hinting at a run for governor for months and his formal announcement sets up a three-way fight for the Democratic nomination with former state Delegate Brian Moran and state Sen. Creigh Deeds.
On the Republican side, Attorney General Bob McDonnell is running uncontested.
Matt McCleskey has more...
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First Published: Jan 7, 2009 1:39 PM EST
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