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Under scrutiny, Va. gov's mansion a dichotomy

An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some people wondering: What goes on behind the wide double doors of the governor's house?Full story

Va. entrepreneur caught in growing political drama

When Jonnie R. Williams believed he had discovered a way to make tobacco less harmful, the Virginia car salesman-turned-entrepreneur tried to sell his method to anyone who would listen. Full story

Attorney general out of Va. ex-mansion chef case

A judge has granted Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's request to withdraw from the politically charged embezzlement case against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef. Full story

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Virginia governor says unaffected by reported FBI probe

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Va. governor balks at discussing investigation

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And the latest CPAC snub is…

Bob McDonnell weighs in on VA governor’s race

NBC Politics: Virginia governor opposes Electoral College change

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  Virginia Governor faces FBI probe

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is under scrutiny for possibly offering business incentives to a campaign donor who has given significant gifts to the McDonnell family, including footing a $15,000 wedding bill.

  Mid-Atlantic hit with power outages

The heavy wet snow prompted Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to declare a state of emergency as more than 200,000 residents lost power.  In Chicago, a roof collapsed under the weight of the snow and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania were also hit hard. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.

  First round of sequester cuts to begin Friday

Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va.,  joins The Daily Rundown’s Chuck Todd to discuss sequester and how it will affect the state of Virginia as well as the state’s comprehensive transportation bill. McDonnell also talks state politics showing his support for Ken Cuccinelli.  

  Mike 'two times' Pence to steal 'Gov. Ultrasound' title

Rachel Maddow reports on the likelihood of Indiana Governor Mike Pence taking the title of "Governor Ultrasound" from Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell because of a bill progressing through the Indiana legislature that would require TWO medically unnecessary vaginal ultrasounds from women seeking lega

  Virginia to Drop Gas Tax?

Virginia could be the first U.S. state to drop its gasoline tax, with Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-VA). McDonnell also weighs in on whether he is running for President.

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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference during their annual meeting in Washington in this file photo taken February 19, 2010. McDonnell said on Tuesday that a reported federal probe into his relationship with a prominent donor would not affect his abil

Members of the family of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell look at their mobile phones after the speech by Senator John McCain during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Members of the family of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell look at their mobile phones after the speech by Senator John McCain during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa

Members of the family of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell look at their mobile phones after the speech by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 29, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Master Trooper Junius Walker.
Master Trooper Junius Walker.

This photo provided by the Virginia State Police shows Master Trooper Junius Walker. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says Walker, who was involved in a shooting along Interstate 85 in southeastern Virginia has died. McDonnell says he was shot while on duty on Thursday, March 7, 2013.