Tag Archives: Tim Kaine

Kaine ‘likely’ to run for Senate

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine told students at the University of Richmond he is “increasingly likely” to run for Senate, but has yet to make a final decision. Kaine made the comments to graduate students in the government class … Continue reading

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DNC Statement on Kaine Senate Rumor

I just got the following statement from Brad Woodhouse, the DNC’s communications director, addressing a rumor that Tim Kaine told his University of Richmond class this morning that he is running for Senate. I’ll have much more context on all … Continue reading

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Eleven for 2011

As the year draws to a close, we’re looking ahead to 2011, and the big stories that will drive Virginia politics. Here’s my list, in no particular order:

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Bell: “A Grotesque Miscarriage of Justice”

Del. Rob Bell (R-Albemarle) wants his fellow lawmakers to sign onto a letter, urging the federal government to halt the transfer of a convicted murder out of Virginia. At issue is the case of Jens Soering, convicted of the 1985 … Continue reading

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McDonnell to Deliver GOP Response

Gov. Bob McDonnell will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech next week. McDonnell’s office made the announcement Thursday, after word leaked to the national press. The governor is viewed as a rising star … Continue reading

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