2013 Virginia governor race

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Obama Donor Behind Third-Party Va. Candidate? Maybe Not

Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican nominee for Virginia governor, speaks with the news media after casting his ballot in Nokesville, Va., on Tuesday. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption

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Obama Donor Behind Third-Party Va. Candidate? Maybe Not

November 8, 2013 • Rumors that a major Obama bundler bankrolled an effort to sink the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Virginia appear to be exaggerated.

Political Junkie

Virginia Lt. Gov. Nominee Excites The Right, And Democrats Couldn't Be Happier

May 29, 2013 • The nomination of E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor of Virginia has excited movement conservatives, who love his no-holds-barred rhetoric. Democrats are also pleased with his nomination, arguing that he can help turn moderate swing voters away from the GOP.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Nominee Excites The Right, And Democrats Couldn't Be Happier

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gives details on his 2014 state budget in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Rich Schultz/AP hide caption

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Political Junkie

Who's 'Right' — CPAC Or Chris Christie?

March 4, 2013 • Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, is immensely popular, an apparent shoo-in for a second term this year. But his decision to take Obamacare money and federal relief help in the wake of Hurricane Sandy cost him an invitation to speak at a key conservative conference this month.

Feb. 27 Junkie segment on TOTN

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