Schapiro: Va's politicians have much to be thankful for
At the state Capitol, they're counting their blessings — and curses.
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At the state Capitol, they're counting their blessings — and curses.
The race for the General Assembly is growing commercial. Even in this off- off- off-year election, campaigning is an $80 million business in Virginia – more than farmers get for the state's iconic tobacco and peanut crops put together, a Richmond Times-Dispatch analysis of more than 44,000 spending items on legislative candidates’ campaign finance reports shows.
The race for the General Assembly is growing commercial. Even in this off- off- off-year election, campaigning is an $80 million business in Virginia – more than farmers get for the state's iconic tobacco and peanut crops put together, a Richmond Times-Dispatch analysis of more than 44,000 spending items on legislative candidates’ campaign finance reports shows.
Agrinning, popular Virginia governor with a jock past presses a well-financed, team and themed approach to legislative midterm elections that could generate fresh momentum for a Republican administration synonymous with