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Once Again, Sex Issues Up for Debate in Virginianew

Losses by moderate Republicans signal a stricter GOP party line.
C-Ville Weekly  |  David Moltz  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

Winning a Losing Campaignnew

Dennis Kucinich preaches to his choir in Charlottesville.
C-Ville Weekly  |  J. Tobias Beard  |  12-12-2007  |  Politics

Va. Republicans Develop Case of the Red State Bluesnew

Senator Jim Webb's complete control of Congress over the Thanksgiving break seemed to symbolize the rise of the Virginia Democratic Party.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Dan Catalano  |  12-12-2007  |  Commentary

Dennis Kucinich: 'I Am a Candidate of the Mainstream'new

"These other candidates are more like Republicans."
C-Ville Weekly  |  Jayson Whitehead  |  12-05-2007  |  Politics

Democrats Retake Virginia's State Senatenew

Shift looks to have most meaning for 2011 redistricting.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Alan Zimmerman  |  11-14-2007  |  Politics

In Virginia, Obama Blasts Bush, Calls for Changenew

Barack Obama ripped into his opponents' claims that he lacked the experience to be the next president and promised to raise the minimum wage every year and restore the country's standing in the world.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Staff  |  11-07-2007  |  Politics

Is John Warner a Key to Averting War With Iran?new

While Warner is not opposing Kyl-Lieberman, he does not seem quite in concert with the Bush-Cheney program either.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Alan Zimmerman  |  11-07-2007  |  Commentary

Hillary Clinton Hits Charlottesville, Raises Doughnew

Clinton hit five Sunday morning political talk shows before making her way to a fundraiser with John Grisham, who asked her, among other things, if it was "kind of fun to be the only girl in the race."
C-Ville Weekly  |  Cathy Harding  |  09-26-2007  |  Politics

John Warner Supports Troops, Except When He Doesn'tnew

The senator originally supported a bill, sponsored by the other Virginia senator, James Webb, that would even the amount of time troops spend training with the amount of time they spend on tours in Iraq and Afganistan -- but last week, he changed his mind, which killed Senate momentum to pass the measure.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Alan Zimmerman  |  09-26-2007  |  Commentary

Will Mark Warner Run for Other Warner's Senate Seat?new

There is just one thing the former Virginia governor wants you to know: He may or may not run for the Senate (or a second term in Richmond).
C-Ville Weekly  |  Scott Weaver  |  09-12-2007  |  Politics

Senator John Warner Goes Out Swingingnew

We're sad to see him go -- love him or loathe him, it's undeniable that Warner embodies a type of thoughtful, pragmatic and dignified politician that is in precious short supply on Capitol Hill these days.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Dan Catalano  |  09-05-2007  |  Commentary

Everyone's a Blogger (Even George Allen)new

Onetime gov, senator drops gems of wisdom on new site.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Scott Weaver  |  08-22-2007  |  Politics

When Companies Get in Bed With Beltway Banditsnew

On a per-capita basis, Virginia seems to host more politically connected, ethically challenged companies than any other state in the union.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Dan Catalano  |  07-25-2007  |  Politics

Cindy Sheehan: Impeach or Elsenew

Anti-war activist takes on "untouchable" Democrats.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Scott Weaver  |  07-18-2007  |  Politics

Virgil Goode Can't Keep His Offensive Thoughts to Himselfnew

It looks like the Virginia congressman is once again on the warpath, furthering his quest to annoy and offend as many individual voters as he possibly can before the 2008 election.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Dan Catalano  |  06-27-2007  |  Politics

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