There’s no question the first four presidents of the internet age are different, but Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump share one thing in common: They have emphasized their personal character to win office and to fight back against critics. In his new book Presidential Communication and Character: White House News […]
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Kaine Leads in 2018 Race for Senate, UMW Survey Shows
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat who is seeking re-election next year, has double-digit leads over three potential Republican rivals, according to a new Virginia statewide survey by the University of Mary Washington.
Trump Unpopular in Virginia, UMW Survey Shows
President Donald Trump received mostly negative evaluations in a new Virginia statewide survey by the University of Mary Washington, with 55 percent of adult Virginians saying they disapprove of his job performance, while 37 percent approve.
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Gillespie Leads in Republican Nomination for Governor
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