The AP: "In Associated Press surveys at polling places statewide, about eight in 10 voters said they were worried about the direction of the nation's economy, and the majority of those favored McDonnell. He built his political career as a social conservative and abortion opponent but focused his campaign on employment and closing the budget gap without raising taxes." The Richmond Times-Dispatch writes that McDonnell “created a model for other Republican candidates,” by “emphasiz[ing]...(read more)