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New poll shows Hurt in the lead; Perriello in big trouble!

If 5th District Congressman Tom Perriello was expecting a difficult re-election campaign, a new poll suggests just how tough it could be. An exclusive News7 SurveyUSA poll gives his Republican opponent Robert Hurt a lead of more than 20 percentage points. In a telephone survey, 591 likely voters were asked who they would support if the election were held today. 58 percent said they would vote for Republican... [Read more...]

Wittman Doubles Ball In Cash On Hand

Halfway through the year and Congressman Rob Wittman holds a 2 to 1 cash on-hand advantage over Krystal Ball in Virginia’s 1st Dist. of $519,586.15 to$260,735.25.  Even more telling, Ball’s campaign owes $203,358.97 in debt while the Wittman camp has just over $2,200 in liabilities.  It seems that her dishonest attacks on Congressman Wittman aren’t getting her very much traction at all.... [Read more...]

Fimian Outraises Connolly To Finish Up 2Q

In the race for VA-11, Keith Fimian raised $226,840.43 between May 20 and June 30 wrapping up the 2nd quarter for a total of $1,046,032.21 this cycle.  Meanwhile, Gerry Connolly raised $221,903.39 for the same period, boosting his take for the cycle to $1,665,114.57.  Read More →

Governor McDonnell Announces Virginia Revenue Surplus in FY 2010

RICHMOND- Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that the Commonwealth of Virginia has posted a preliminary revenue surplus at the conclusion of the 2010 fiscal year on June 30th. The Governor estimated the surplus, after miscellaneous interest payments are distributed, will be at least $220 million. The primary source of the surplus comes from individual withholding and non-withholding and corporate... [Read more...]

Bolling raises nearly $300,000 for gubernatorial campaign

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling got a nice birthday gift from his supporters Tuesday. At his first fundraiser since forming his campaign committee to run for governor in 2013, supporters donated $275,000-$300,000. Bolling hosted his an annual “Burgers with Bill” fundraiser to celebrate his 53rd birthday. This year, the proceeds from the event went to his gubernatorial campaign. More than 300 supporters,... [Read more...]

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