Gillespie Tied in Hypothetical Matchup with Northam or Perriello
Republican front-runner for governor, Ed Gillespie, is in a virtual tie with either of his potential Democratic opponents, former Congressman Tom Perriello or Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, according to today’s Wason Center for Public Policy poll from Christopher Newport University.
Gillespie Maintains Commanding Lead in GOP Race; Democrats in Dead Heat in Gubernatorial Race
The Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University released data earlier today showing Republican Ed Gillespie with a comfortable lead over his competition for the GOP nomination for governor; Democrat Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, who once was thought would be coronated, is in a neck-and-neck race with former Congressman Tom Perriello, in that contest.
BREAKING: Chesapeake’s Mayor Krasnoff to Run for Circuit Court Clerk
Three-term Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff (R) announced his candidacy for Chesapeake’s City Clerk of Circuit Court this evening following learning yesterday that the constitutional office will be vacated by Faye Mitchell June 1.
BREAKING: Cosgrove Announces for Chesapeake Clerk of Court
State Senator John Cosgrove (R-14), a former Chesapeake city councilman, vice mayor, and state delegate, has declared his intention to pursue the position of Clerk of Court of the great city of Chesapeake after the surprising announcement that current clerk, Faye Mitchell, will be stepping down June 1.
VPOD: John Whitbeck, Chairman, Republican Party of Virginia
John Whitbeck, Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, joins the Virginia Politics On Demand podcast to talk about lessons learned from President Donald Trump, the status of the party and his expectations for the upcoming 2017 election.
Bracket Challenge
It’s bracket time and now is your chance for bragging rights and the opportunity to be the best bracketologist in the conservative commonwealth.
“This is a Stupid Plan”
Virginia Democrats immediately oppose new GOP health care proposal.
VPOD: Doug Wead, Author, Game of Thorns
New York Times Bestseller Doug Wead describes his book “Game of Thorns”, a retrospective of the 2016 Presidential Campaign.
EXCLUSIVE: Wittman On Trump’s Speech to Congress
Rep. Rob Wittman, the chairman of the Seapower subcommittee, which is crucial to Virginia’s interests, provided his thoughts on the tone and tenor of the president’s speech to a joint session of congress tonight.
(Updated) Howell Stepping Down
After 30 years, Howell to leave the General Assembly.