Terry McAuliffe, left, and former governor Tim Kaine, right, celebrate in Tysons Corner, Va. (Toni L. Sandys/The Post)
Four years after his failed campaign, McAuliffe has vaulted to the top of Virginia’s political pyramid.
THE FIX | Christie’s win and Cuccinelli’s loss give the GOP a way forward. But they must convince their base.
Friends and foes wonder how a man known for bold sketches and big promises will fill in the details.
THE TAKE | The governors races pitted the tea party against the GOP establishment, and the party’s stark divisions about the path forward are likely to linger.
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In Play takes a closer look at the big themes of the night from Virginia and New Jersey.
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A faction of the government is putting forth its own plans to take more land as John Kerry resumes peace talks.
On a new network aiming to attract millennials, host Alicia Menendez is an audacious and high-risk choice.
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Voters cast their ballots in the closely watched race for governor and other statewide and local offices.
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THE FIX | Maryland, California and Michigan all have active secessionist movements -- some more serious than others.
COLUMN | COLUMN | Lessons of a negative election: McAuliffe’s win highlights changing views on guns and gays.
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The Fix’s Aaron Blake gives his last minute thoughts on today’s elections.
