Robert Francis McDonnell is an American politician, professor, and former military officer who served as the 71st governor of Virginia from 2010 to 2014. A member of the Republican Party, he previousl
McDonnell in 2010
McDonnell at his inauguration as Governor
Gov. McDonnell speaks with a U.S. Coast Guard after a military appreciation proclamation ceremony
McDonnell speaking at the 2012 Conservative Political Action Committee
The 2009 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2009, to elect the next governor of Virginia. The election was held concurrently with other elections for Virginia's statewide offices,
Bob McDonnell
…governor of Virginia after using the campaign slogan "Bob's for Jobs." He defeated Democratic state Senator Creigh Deeds by a 17-point margin in the 2009 general election, which was marked by the severe recession of the late 2000s. After taking office as governor, McDonnell advocated privatization and promoted offshore…
Creigh Deeds in Arlington, Virginia
State Senator Creigh Deeds (campaign article)
Former State Delegate Brian Moran