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Graphic Transit Projects in VirginiaThese planned projects could advance if additional transportation funding becomes available.
In 1785, the cornerstone for the Virginia Capitol was laid. More than 200 years later, Thomas Jefferson's original building has weathered its second major restoration and expansion campaign. |
Still smarting from Tuesday's crushing defeat, Democrats in Virginia are charting a new path as Richmond's minority party.
Fresh from an election in which Republicans knocked off several entrenched Democrats in the Virginia House of Delegates, the state's GOP is poised to usher in a new era of tougher two-party politics in Northern Virginia, political observers say.
Virginia Politics
Virginia Republicans pledge to steer toward center: A TONE SET BY McDONNELL
'I intend to govern the same way I campaigned' (Post, November 5, 2009)
it's the economy: Republican victories in Va., N.J. hinged on economic worries (Post, November 5, 2009)
McDonnell overcame challenge to win Va. governor race: DISCIPLINE HELD IN THESIS CRISIS
Campaign, candidate remained on message (Post, November 5, 2009)
Deeds's problems began long before campaign for Va. governor: Democrat failed to woo key voices, adapt and raise enough money (Post, November 5, 2009)
ANALYSIS: Gubernatorial contests serve as warning to Democrats (Post, November 4, 2009; 10:17 AM)
KAINE'S LEGACY: Kaine's legacy: Agenda deflated, but popularity high (Post, November 4, 2009)
Can McDonnell, Va. GOP keep straddling the center-right? (Post, November 4, 2009)
More Stories
In this show, special guest stars speak for Deeds (Post, October 22, 2009)
Virginia Notebook: All Set for a Republican Resurrection (Post, October 15, 2009)
Virginia Notebook: Print Journalism Is Alive and Well -- in TV Ads (Post, October 8, 2009)
Virginia Notebook: On the Wilder Side of Politics, Picking None of the Above (Post, October 1, 2009)
Young Women, Meet Young Bob McDonnell (Post, September 24, 2009)
Election Coverage
Gilmore Sees Warner and Clinton as His Competition (Post, December 6, 2007; Page VA04)
Chairman Charts New Course: Prince William's Stewart Seeks to Move Beyond Immigration Issue (Post, November 29, 2007; Page B01)
Virginia GOP Gets Strict on Voting: Demand for Loyalty Pledge at Primary Targets Crossovers, Independents (Post, November 29, 2007; Page B01)
Full-Scale Md. Brawl Expected Over Slots: Ballot Issue Has High Stakes, High Profile (Post, November 27, 2007; Page B01)
Former Va. Governors Come Out Swinging: Senate Hopefuls Warner, Gilmore Trade Early Jabs (Post, November 25, 2007; Page C01)
Burma Releases Detained American: Webb Says He Also Requested Suu Kyi's Freedom (Post, August 17, 2009)
Webb Visit May Offer Opening With Burma: Junta Agrees to Free Imprisoned American (Post, August 16, 2009)
In Burma, Webb Pursues A Mission for Change (Post, August 16, 2009)
Webb's Trip To Burma May Be Litmus Test: U.S. Weighs Reengagement As Senator Talks With Junta (Post, August 15, 2009)
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