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
Local setbacks vex GOP governors eyeing 2016 race
Republican governors are often seen as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates, but a few are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions. Full story
NBC Politics: McDonnell denies wrongdoing as ethics dominates governor's race
Republican Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell denied any wrongdoing in his business dealings with a family friend and donor, saying Tuesday that an FBI probe into that relationship does not impair his ability to serve as governor.McDonnell largely dismissed a Washington Post re … Full story
Virginia governor says unaffected by reported FBI probe
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell on Tuesday declined to confirm a newspaper report that the FBI was investigating his relationship with a political campaign donor but said that any probe would not affect his ability to govern the state. Full story
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.
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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.
Sandy storms in impact on swing states
Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., talks about the hurricane preparations within his state and says the biggest concern is power outages. McDonnell also talks about Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama’s decision not to campaign in Virginia at the moment. Harold Ford, Jr., also joins the conversation to d
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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 (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.
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.
