Daily Update: 10-19-11

Governor:

McDonnell Chides Federal Government For Hindering Energy Development
Peter Bacqué
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/oct/19/tdmet01-mcdonnell-chides-federal-government-for-hi-ar-1392846/

Attorney General:

Cuccinelli Files Response To EPA Ruling
Jim Nolan
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/11623567132/cuccinelli-files-response-to-epa-ruling

Attorney General Cuccinelli Speaks To Norfolk Students
Joanne Kimberlin
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/10/attorney-general-cuccinelli-speaks-norfolk-students

Politics/Elections:

Va. Officials Delay Decision On Rules For Absentee Votes
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/10/va-officials-delay-decision-rules-absentee-votes

Va. GOP Eager To Hitch Democratic Opponents To Obama
Julian Walker
Virginian-Pilot
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/10/republicans-say-va-dems-are-distancing-selves-obama

Charges Of Ethical Wrongdoing Heat Up 37th Senate Race
Victoria Ross
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=355056&paper=82&cat=104

Armstrong Stands By Ad Attacking Appalachian Power
Aaron Martin
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/oct/18/armstrong-stands-ad-attacking-appalachian-power-ar-1392288/

Roanoke-Area General Assembly Candidates: Cuts To Medicaid Are Painful
Mason Adams
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/299876

Money Pours Into Roanoke-Area State Senate Races
Michael Sluss
Roanoke Times
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/299877

Houck Holds Fundraising Advantage
Chelyen Davis
Free Lance-Star
http://fredericksburg.com//News/FLS/2011/102011/10192011/659321

Stanley's Team Notes Campaign Finance Error
Wesley P. Hester
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2011/oct/19/tdmet02-stanleys-team-notes-campaign-finance-error-ar-1392853/

Republican Looks To Keep Seat In 34th House District
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/republican-comstock-looks-to-keep-virginia-34th-house-seat/2011/10/18/gIQA1igGvL_story.html

Dodson, Garrett Tangle On Jobs, Education, Taxes
Ray Reed
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/oct/18/59th-district-candidates-spar-campbell-county-farm-ar-1392873/

59th District Candidates Spar In Campbell County Farm Bureau Forum
Amy Trent
News & Advance
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/oct/18/59th-district-candidates-spar-campbell-county-farm-ar-1392873/

An Eminent Debate
Michael Lee Pope
Connection Newspapers
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=355070&paper=60&cat=104

Virginia Congressional Incumbents Rake In Cash
Ben Pershing
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/virginia-congressional-incumbents-rake-in-cash/2011/10/18/gIQApwO5uL_blog.html?wprss=virginia-politics

Romney To Visit VA, Thank Volunteers
Olympia Meola
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://virginiapolitics.tumblr.com/post/11615845502/romney-to-visit-virginia-thank-volunteers

Transportation:

VDOT: No Proposal To Cut Local Road Funds
Leesburg Today
http://www.leesburg2day.com/news/article_5634223e-f9a7-11e0-8231-001cc4c002e0.html

In the know:

Obama Wraps Up A Barnstorming Day With A Night In Hampton
Staff Report
Daily Press
http://www.dailypress.com/news/politics/dp-nws-obama-arrives-hampton-20111018,0,7664403.story

Editorials:

Obama Trip: Welcome
Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/rtd-opinion/2011/oct/19/tdopin01-welcome-ar-1392189/

OP-ED:

Schapiro: More Than Meets The Eye In Statehouse Fight
Jeff E. Schapiro
Richmond Times-Dispatch
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2011/oct/19/tdmet01-schapiro-more-than-meets-the-eye-in-stateh-ar-1392852/