Bob McDonnell's success as Virginia governor could be paving the way for a national campaign.
McDonnell just completed his final General Assembly session as governor last week.
88 percent of his agenda passed in some form during his time in the governor's office.
According to WSLS Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton that is one of the highest percentages in Virginia history.
Dr. Bob lists McDonnell's transportation reform package that passed last weekend as an important part of his legacy, especially given the bipartisan support it required.
Dr. Bob believes that puts the Virginia governor in the presidential conversation in 2016.
"If you look at some of the people who are looking at the future in terms of Republicans, certainly (McDonnell) appears in the top 10," Dr. Bob said. "On some of the lists he's in the top 8 of contenders and names that are out there."
McDonnell was considered a leading candidate to be named Mitt Romney's running mate in 2012, an honor that ultimately went to Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:43:13 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known. The
Witnesses said a car drove into a crowd at a parade
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:39:11 GMT
BOB LEWISAP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Republicans have chosen firebrand conservative minister E.W. Jackson's for lieutenant governor, the first black candidate the party has nominated
Jackson provoked the loudest ovation of the day, declaring in an impassioned speech, "I am not an African-American, I am an American!"
Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus.
Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus. Pokey Harris, Emergency Management Coordinator with Washington County, VA, says the earliest reports indicate 50 to 60 injuries, some being critical. Harris says it is likely that 12 to 15 people were transported to local hospitals. She says there are no reports right now of any fatalities.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:32:41 GMT
Virginia Tech Police are searching for a man who officers say robbed a female student on campus Saturday morning.The young woman told investigators that she was walking in-between Vawter and Newman Halls
Woman was walking in-between Vawter and Newman Halls at 7:35 a.m., when a man walked up behind her, told her not to turn around, grabbed her purse, then ran off.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:39:11 GMT
BOB LEWISAP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Republicans have chosen firebrand conservative minister E.W. Jackson's for lieutenant governor, the first black candidate the party has nominated
Jackson provoked the loudest ovation of the day, declaring in an impassioned speech, "I am not an African-American, I am an American!"
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:44:08 GMT
(Blacksburg Police) -- Blacksburg Police, with assistance from Virginia Tech Police, responded to a call at the intersection of Draper Road and College Avenue in reference to a fight and possible stabbing.
Kente Gilkes, 31 year old resident of Blacksburg, has been charged with Malicious Wounding and Obstruction of Justice
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:47:25 GMT
BOB LEWISAP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, formally became the Republican gubernatorial nominee by acclamation Saturday in a
Cuccinelli used his nomination speech to tack to the political center as he eyes the November election, minimizing his support for restrictions on abortion and opposition to gay rights, as he attacked Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:45:29 GMT
Saturday was the big day of serving in cities across the country, including here in Roanoke. Nearly 200 teens and leaders who participated in the event got to relax at Green Memorial United Methodist Church
They spent most of the morning and afternoon in the West End neighborhood picking up trash, painting and doing easy home repairs.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:44:32 GMT
With the cutting of a ribbon Saturday morning, it was finally time for the public to experience first hand what nearly two-years of work, and $27 million in upgrades created at Downtown Roanoke's Center
Judging by the expressions and reactions of people who walked into the science and cultural mecca on Saturday, the $27 million renovation is getting good reviews
