Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says that with a fortified majority in the House of Delegates, Republicans can turn redistricting into a turkey shoot

This past week, Creigh Deeds was very much an Obama Democrat.

Jeff says Northrop Grumman may be laughing all the way to the bank with its state IT contract, black eye notwithstanding. Aren’t the wrong people getting mad?

Cold campaign. Political columnist Jeff Schapiro wonders why Republican Bob McDonnell is pulling his punches in the governor’s race against Democrat Creigh Deeds.

Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell may be reluctant to make an issue of Virginia’s controversial computer contract because he went along with it as a state legislator.

Political transformation. Columnist Jeff Schaprio explains Republican Bob McDonnell’s strategy to convince Virginians that the politician is more important than the party.

Election rematch. Bob McDonnell beat Creigh Deeds by the narrowest of margins in 2005. This year they’ll compete again, and the stakes are much higher. Political columnist Jeff Schapiro analyzes the upcoming race for governor.

Every candidate for himself. Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says the GOP candidates for the state’s top offices may need to divide to conquer.

Liberty vs. democracy. Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says though they called their university Liberty, the Falwells didn’t allow much democracy.

Political columnist Jeff Schapiro comments on the democratic primary showdown. With the debates over, let the real fight for the gubernatorial nomination begin.

Who’s on second? There’s a lot of buzz about the governor’s race, but do you know who’s running for lieutenant governor and attorney general? Jeff Schapiro tells you why you should care.

Dueling Democrats. Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says the three candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination are making noise but not gaining traction.

Jim Webb and prisons: Columnist Jeff Schapiro says Jim Webb is getting a lot of support for proposed study to cut the prison population.

GOP showdown. Columnist Jeff Schapiro previews a vote this weekend on the future of Virginia Republican Party chairman Jeff Frederick

Political columnist Jeff Schapiro says Tim Kaine is taking time out from his busy schedule to be governor, deciding which bills to sign and which to spike. Payday lending? Guns in bars?