Terry McAuliffe to run for Governor of Virginia (Blog for Democracy)

Terry McAuliffe to run for Governor of Virginia

By Mel on January 4, 2009 12:09 AM | Comments (9)

Former DNC chief announces Virginia governor run

McAuliffe faces two other Democrats who have been active for nearly a year in an already contentious nomination fight to succeed Democratic Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. State Sen. Creigh Deeds narrowly lost the attorney general's race in 2005, and former House Democratic Caucus chairman Brian Moran is also in the race.

See the campaign site at www.terrymcauliffe.com.

Comments (9)

PaulaG | January 4, 2009 8:49 AM

Oh, for the love of Jeebus!!!!!

innerredneckexposed | January 4, 2009 11:04 AM

Paula: why do you say that?

PaulaG | January 4, 2009 3:43 PM

There's not enough bandwidth on the Internet to adequately explain how awful I think he is. And I actually don't really have enough time, either.

innerredneckexposed | January 4, 2009 4:02 PM

tehLAWLz.

I didn't think you needed to say anything more than he is a serious carpetbagger.

sndeak | January 4, 2009 4:46 PM

This will probably help Creigh Deeds in the primary. Mcauliffe and Moran will split the NoVa vote.

He may raise tons of money since Virginia has no individual contribution limits .

odinseye2k | January 4, 2009 4:57 PM

Ironically, I just heard that Tim Kaine is going to be the new chair of the DNC.

It will be interesting to see if this foretells future setbacks to the Democratic party or the final march down to the South to pursue and disband the Republicans once and for all.

RuralDem | January 4, 2009 6:26 PM

Go Creigh Deeds!

Mouth of the South | January 5, 2009 9:25 AM

Mcauliffe used to call my cell phone about once every two weeks and ask for Mary Landrieu. He is a hoot.

TBS | January 7, 2009 10:22 AM

Virginians take their governors quite seriously. It is considered the highest honor that the voters can bestow... higher than Senator, Congressman, or even President. McCauliffe's very shallow roots in Virginia will crush him...but he will have the money to compete. This could be bad for the Democratic ticket b/c it means the primary is going to be bloody.