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GOP Activists Hear From Lt. Governor Candidates
Seven Republicans who want to be the next Lieutenant Governor are aggressively pursuing delegates to this week's State GO...
Sabato Reacts To Conflict Over Proposed Budget
President Obama is taking heat over his proposed budget from groups that have traditionally supported his agenda. Some labor ...
Karl Rove Helps Local GOP Raise Money
The man who helped former President George W. Bush win two elections has helped the Charlottesville Republicans with their fu...
Prominent UVA Graduate Backs Brain-Mapping Proposal
President Obama has proposed a multi-million dollar program to begin mapping activity in the human brain, and a prominent Uni...
Va. Governor And U.S. Senator Fight Proposed Cuts
Virginia's Governor and junior U.S. Senator want President Obama and Congress to reach a deal before a Friday deadline. S...
Potential Roadblock For Transportation Spending
Virginia Democrats might block transportation funding unless the governor expands Medicaid to more than 400-thousand low inco...
McDonnell Reaches Out To Obama With Sequestration Plea
Governor McDonnell is reaching out to President Obama for help. In an open letter to the President, McDonnell personally aski...
Cantor Speaks Out On Drones And Spending
Seventh District Representative Eric Cantor wants to see the U.S. establish a policy on drones thatwon't violate the U.S....
Cuccinelli Addresses Area GOP Activists
The Republican nominee for Governor opposes an expansion of the Medicaid rolls in Virginia. Ken Cuccinelli (pictured) shared ...
US House Discusses Immigration Reform
Virginia lawmakers are weighing in on immigration reform. Republican congressman Bob Goodlatte opened a House hearing today b...
Community Access TV Host Examines King Holiday
A Charlottesville native who hosts community access TV programs has shared her views on the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. ho...
VMI Cadets Prepare For Inauguration
The Corps of Cadets of Virginia Military Institute is a part of the 57th Presidential Inauguration, and will head to Washingt...
Cantor Against Hagel Appointment
President Obama's nomination of former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel for defense secretary is not being supported by 7th D...
Governor Promotes Transportation Reform
Governor McDonnell devoted much of his annual "State of the Commonwealth" speech to transportation items. The Gover...
Racially-Tinged Comments Disrupt Council Meeting
Several city residents had heated arguments during the public comment segment of Monday's City Council meeting. Bailee Ha...
Sabato Expects Intense Battle Over Hagel Nomination
The University of Virginia's Larry Sabato expects to see a bruising battle if President Obama nominates former Nebraska S...
Area Republicans Vow To Keep Fighting Obamacare
Despite President Obama's reelection victory, area Republicans are anticipating more clashes over what they call Obamacar...
Sullivan: UVA Preparing For Possible Sequestration
UVA President Teresa Sullivan says the school is preparing for the looming possibility of sequestration. Broad federal budget...
Toscano: Democrats' Election Success Can Be Springboard For 2013
Delegate David Toscano says the success of Democrats in the last election could be a springboard for 2013. Toscano is hoping ...
Both Parties Make Election Eve Stops In Virginia
Both the Obama-Biden ticket and the Romney-Ryan ticket had a presence in Virginia on Election Eve. Republican presidential ho...
Cantor Defends Christie And Slams Latest Jobs Report
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says New Jersey's Governor did what he had to do by praising President Obama following ...
Allen Fires Up Republicans In Albemarle County
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful George Allen spent part of the final Friday evening of Campaign 2012 in Albemarle County. Alle...
Sandy Adds Murkiness To Crystal Ball Forecasts
You can add UVA's presidential election predictions to a list of things that were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Professor ...
Albright Campaigns For Obama In Charlottesville
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright made a stop to campaign for President Obama at the offices downtown. Albright sa...
Sabato: Presidential Race Focus Is On Ohio
The campaigns of President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are focusing even more on Ohio. That's according t...
President Declares Emergency In Virginia
President Obama has declared an emergency in Virginia and has ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response for ...
Sandy Wreaks Havoc With Campaign Schedules
Hurricane Sandy affected the campaign schedule for both President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Obama call...
Area Democrats Blast Romney-Ryan Ticket
Local Democrats were speaking out onthe day when the number-two man on the Republican ticket was in Albemarle County. State S...
Presidential Campaigns Rally Across Virginia This Week
Both sides of the presidential ticket will be campaigning in Virginia this week in another push before election day. Presiden...
Activists Offer Post Mortems On Final Debate Of 2012
A past communications director for Virginia's Republican Party believes GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney accomplished...
Warner And Davis Spar Over Goode's Impact On Nov. 6
Two veterans of many Virginia elections say this fall's contest between President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Ro...
Sabato Anticipates Intense Final Presidential Debate
President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will have their final debate of Campaign 2012 Monday night in Florida, and the Uni...
Virginia Gets More Visits From National Office Seekers
Democrats and Republicans are showing no signs of letting up between now and Election Day. Presidential nominee Mitt Romney r...
Albright Offers Her Take On Libya
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright is weighing in on recent violence in Libya. Albright believes her fellow Democrat...
Virginians Sound Off Regarding Biden-Ryan Debate
Virginians are joining other Americans in reacting tothe only vice-presidential debate of this year's election cycle. Dem...
Professor Reacts To U.S. Stance On MS-13
A College of William & Mary professor has reacted to President Obama's declaration that MS-13 is an international crimina...
Romney And Ryan Rally In Shenandoah Valley
Republican Mitt Romney brought his campaign for the White House to the Shenandoah Valley Thursday night. Romney (pictured) to...
Another Poll Shows Close Contest In Virginia
Another independent survey shows Virginia's contest between President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney is close. The ...
Sabato Tells CBS Audience What's At Stake In Debate #1
A University of Virginia political expert is reacting to this week's debate preparations for President Obama and his Repu...
New Independent Surveys Show Close Races In Virginia
There are new statewide polls that show close general election contests in Virginia. American Research Group took a survey M...
President Appears On WINA Program
President Obama was Monday's special guest on Charlottesville...Right Now with Coy Barefoot. The nation's #1 Democrat...
Trump Gives Convocation Speech At Liberty University
Donald Trump spoke at Liberty University's convocation ceremonyMonday morning. The school says his appearance was highly ...
Kaine And Allen Face Off In Fairfax
The two rivals in this fall's race for the U.S. Senate squared off Thursday in Fairfax County. Democrat Tim Kaine told bu...
Paul Ryan Visits Danville
The junior half of the Republicans' Romney-Ryan ticket made a campaign stop Wednesday in Danville. GOP Vice-Presidential ...
More Polling Firms Weigh In On Virginia Contests
There are more poll results on Virginia's November 6th election. Public Policy Polling shows President Obama leads Republica...
New Polls Show Tight Contest In Virginia
There are new polls out that show a neck-and-neck battle in Virginia between the Democrats' Obama-Biden ticket and the Republ...
Longtime Local Democrat Writes Song About President
A local Democrat who won't be attending his party's national convention has composed a song about President Obama. Uriah Fi...
President Will Campaign At Norfolk State
President Obama has included a Virginia stop on his Road to Charlotte tour. The nation's top Democrat will hold a Tuesday a...
COVERAGE: President Obama In Charlottesville
President Obama is ending his two-day college tour with today's event at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion. The last time he w...
UPDATED LIST: Many Area Schools To Close Early Wednesday
Many area schools will be closing earlyWednesday because of roads closures to accommodate President Obama’s campaign ra...
City Schools Will Close Early On Wednesday
The Charlottesville public schools will close early on Wednesday because several roads in and around the city will be closed ...
Class Of 2016 And Parents Hear From Sullivan
The University of Virginia has formally kicked off another academic year. President Teresa Sullivan (pictured center) welcom...
Tickets Remain For Obama Campaign Event
Several hundred area voters spent Sunday and parts of Monday snapping up tickets for President Obama's midweek campaign e...
Va Tech Victim Families Request Candidate Gun Policies
Almost 70 relatives of people killed or wounded in the Virginia Tech shootings have written a letter to presidential candidat...
Cantor Voices Concerns Of Some Small Business Owners
Representative Eric Cantor says he hears a lot of small business owners that worry about what Washington will do next. Cantor...
Douglass Holds Campaign Forum In Charlottesville
Democrat John Douglass brought his campaign for Congress to a Monday night forum for local voters. Douglass says he's gla...
Virginia Voters Face Barrage Of New Political Ads
The war of words is heating up in the presidential race. Virginia is one of six states where a new ad from President Obama'...
Goode Submits Petition Signatures For November Ballot
A former local congressman who's the Constitution Party nominee for President has turned in petition signatures to the State ...
Obama And Romney Tied In New Quinnipiac Poll
A new independent survey shows Virginia's contest between President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney is in a d...
Both Parties Accelerate General Election Campaigning
Both major political parties have furnished more evidence that Virginia is a battleground state in this year's competitio...
Romney Makes Virginia Campaign Stops
The presumptive Republican nominee for President has made more campaign stops across Virginia. Mitt Romney says President Oba...
Most Virginians Not In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage
Most Virginians are not in favor of same-sex marriage. A Quinnipiac University poll shows Virginia voters oppose same-sex mar...
Obama Raises More Money Than Romney In VA
President Obama out-distanced Mitt Romney in Virginia fundraising last month. The Virginia Access Project says the president ...
Planned Parenthood Will Run Anti-Romney Ads
Planned Parenthood is launching a $1.4-million-dollar TV ad campaign in Virginia that targets Mitt Romney's views on ...
Romney To Focus On Family In Liberty Speech
Expected Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney delivers the commencement address at Liberty University Saturday. Romney...
Update: Greene Republican Newsletter Editor Removed
A statement in a recent newsletter from the Republican Party of Greene Countycaused a controversy, and the author of thecolum...
Waynesboro Man Charged With Threat Against President
A Shenandoah Valley resident has been charged with threatening to kill President Obama. The Harrisonburg Daily News-Record is...
Romney Campaigns In VA
Likely Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney ripped President Obama over the economy during an appearance in Tidewater....
Douglass Gets Williams Endorsement
The Democrat who wants to unseat Congressman Robert Hurt says he's a strong supporter of President Obama's health car...
Romney, Obama Plan Virginia Stops
Mitt Romney's Republican presidential campaign will be coming through Virginia Tuesday. Romney will hold an event focusin...
Obama To Hold Campaign Rally At VCU
President Obama will hold a campaign rally next week in Richmond. It will be at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday,...
Warner Stumps With Kaine At Local Events
Former Governor Tim Kaine and U.S. Senator Mark Warner ended a whirlwind tour of Virginia with two local events. Warner (pict...
President To Visit Prince George County
President Obama comes to Virginia Friday. The president will discuss the economy during a visit to the Rolls-Royce plant in P...
Werner Part Of White House Public Safety Event
Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner was part of a public safety event at the White House. Werner met with Vice-Presiden...
Libertarians Seek Impeachment Of President
The State Central Committee of Virginia's Libertarian Party is encouraging members of the House of Representatives to sup...
McDonnell Gives GOP Response To President
Our Commonwealth's Chief Executive provided his party's official weekend response to President Obama. Governor McDonn...
Allen And Kaine Spar Over Pipelines
Democrat Tim Kaine has blasted Republican George Allen's remarks on the way Virginia should handle an oil or natural gas ...
Obama Campaign Official Speaks To Area Democrats
A top political operative for President Obama's Virginia campaign spoke during a weekend gathering of area Democrats. Don...
Councilors Approve Anti-War Resolution
City councilors have adopted a resolution that tells Congress and President Obama to stay out of foreign warsand keep their d...
Albemarle Democrats Pick Their Leaders
Albemarle Democrats expect a busy 2012.Valerie L'Herrouhas won a new term as the leader of the County Democrats.Recent Board ...
Kaine And Allen Square Off At State Capitol
Two of Virginia's former governors did a lot of finger pointing during the first debate of the 2012 U.S. Senate contest.Democ...
President Opens Virginia Campaign Offices
Virginia Democrats have opened two campaign offices for President Obama.Congressman Gerry Connelly of Fairfax was a part of t...
Former State Health Department Leader To Head Medicare
Former Virginia health director Marilyn Tavenner has been selected as the new Medicare chief. President Obama is expected to ...
Governor Welcomes FEMA's New Stance On Louisa
Governor McDonnell welcomes a change of heart from FEMA and a pledge of federal disaster assistance for Louisa County earthqu...
Parts Of Fort Monroe Will Become National Park
President Obama plans to designate a large portion of Fort Monroe as a national park.Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar sa...
Governor Asks Feds To Reconsider Earthquake Aid Request
Governor McDonnell has formally requested that President Obama reconsider FEMA's denial of aid to Virginia for the August 23r...
President Won't Visit Mineral
President Obama has turned down Governor McDonnell's request to visit Mineral. The Presidentwon't tour the Louisa County town...
President Will Make Local Stop To Promote Jobs Bill
Top Virginia Democrats say Charlottesville will be one of President Obama's Virginia stops during a bus tour that promotes hi...
Griffith Provides Republican Response To President
Freshman Congressman Morgan Griffith is urging President Obama to support legislation that protects jobs from excessive feder...
President Nominates UVA Law Grad For HUD Post
President Obama has nominated the publisher of Norfolk's Virginian-Pilotto become the Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban D...
Virginia Plans To Seek No Child Left Behind Waiver
Virginia educatorsexpect to seek a waiver to the federal No Child Left Behind law early next year.State Superintendent of Pub...
Appeals Court Panel Rejects Health Care
A federal court has tossed out a lawsuit over health care reform.The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond has dismis...
President Will Speak Friday At UR
President Obama will deliver a public speech Friday morning at the University of Richmond.The event at the Robins Center is f...
Goodlatte Promotes Balanced Budget Amendment
Congressman Bob Goodlatteishighlighting his support fora balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.Goodlatte (pictur...
Sabato Explains Why GOP Candidates Hit Campaign Trail
The Republican candidates for President are trying to boost their name recognitionthis holidayweekend.University ofVirginia p...
Sabato Anticipates Squabbling Over Lost Bond Rating
A University of Virginia political expert predicts more partisan squabbling now that the federal government has a lower bond ...
Area Residents Speak Out On Deficit Reduction
Some local residents have injected themselvesinto the national debate over deficit reduction. A group that favors President O...
Poll: Presidential And Senate Elections In Dead Heat
A new statewide poll shows next year's presidential and U.S. Senate elections are a dead heat in Virginia. The survey from a ...
House Balks At Cutting Off Funding For Libya Operations
The U.S. House of Representatives will not cut off the funding for Pentagon operations in Libya.Roanoke Congressman Bob Goodl...
Experts Explore Consequences Of Bin Laden's Death
A spokesman for the University of Virginia's Center for Politics says the death of Osama bin Laden is a significant event for...
George Allen Reacts To Bin Laden's Death
Former U.S. Senator George Allen welcomes the news that Osama bin Laden is dead.Allen (pictured) says bin Laden's death repre...
Update: 15 Tornadoes Hit Virginia Last Week
The National Weather Service has updated figures on last week's tornadoes across Virginia.There were 15 confirmed tornadoes o...
Wilder Wants President To Explain His Goals In Libya
Former Governor Doug Wilder wants President Obama to explain his objectives in Libya.Wilder (pictured) spent more than a year...
McDonnell Provides GOP Response To President
Governor McDonnell provided the Republican response to President Obama's weekly radio address.McDonnell (pictured) was select...