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  McDonnell, Bob
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AffiliationRepublican  
<-  2020-05-01  
 
NameBob McDonnell
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Virginia Beach, Virginia , United States
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Born June 15, 1954 (69 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedIndyGeorgia
May 10, 2021 09:54am
Tags Caucasian - Irish - Married - Catholic - Straight -
InfoRobert Francis Gregory "Bob" McDonnell

VA Attorney General: 2006-2009
VA House: 1992-2006

Birth Date: Philadelphia, PA, June 15, 1954

Education: University of Notre Dame, IN (B.B.A., 1976)
Boston University, MA (M.S.B.A., 1980)
Regent University (M.A./J.D., 1989)
Military Service: USA (Lieutenant Colonel, 1976-81; USAR, 1981-97)
Occupation/Profession: Attorney
Membership & Affiliation: Holy Spirit Catholic Church
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
Regent University (board of trustees)
Teen Challenge (board of directors)
Salvation Army (board of advisors)
Virginia Beach Student Leadership Forum (president)
Spouse: Maureen Patricia Gardner
Children: Jeanine, Cailin, Rachel, Robert, and Sean


JOB APPROVAL POLLS
DateFirmApproveDisapproveDon't Know
07/11/2013-07/14/2013 Public Policy Polling 36.00% ( 8.0) 41.00% ( 5.0) 22.00% ( 1.0)
02/14/2013-02/18/2013 Quinnipiac University 53.00% ( 4.0) 28.00% ( 3.0) 19.00% ( 1.0)
10/23/2012-10/28/2012 Quinnipiac University 49.00% ( 5.0) 31.00% ( 4.0) 20.00% ( 1.0)
09/16/2012-09/18/2012 Beacon Research (D) / Shaw & Company (R) - FOX News 54.00% ( 0.0) 28.00% ( 0.0) 18.00% ( 0.0)
09/11/2012-09/17/2012 Quinnipiac University 54.00% ( 2.0) 27.00% ( 2.0) 19.00% ( 1.0)
09/13/2012-09/16/2012 Public Policy Polling 44.00% ( 4.0) 36.00% ( 3.0) 21.00% ( 1.0)
08/16/2012-08/19/2012 Public Policy Polling 48.00% ( 2.0) 33.00% ( 2.0) 20.00% ( 1.0)
07/31/2012-08/06/2012 Quinnipiac University 52.00% ( 3.0) 29.00% ( 0.0) 20.00% ( 3.0)
07/10/2012-07/16/2012 Quinnipiac University 55.00% ( 2.0) 29.00% ( 1.0) 17.00% ( 0.0)
05/30/2012-06/04/2012 Quinnipiac University 53.00% ( 0.0) 30.00% ( 2.0) 17.00% ( 3.0)
FAVORABILITY POLLS
DateFirmFavorableUnfavorableDon't Know
09/22/2014-09/23/2014 Public Policy Polling 23.00% ( 0.0) 47.00% ( 0.0) 30.00% ( 0.0)

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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jul 09, 2013 09:10pm News McDonnell’s corporation, wife allegedly benefited from $120,000 more from donor  Article TX DEM 
Jul 09, 2013 09:00pm News Gov. Bob McDonnell's Son Arrested, Charged With Public Intoxication  Article TX DEM 
Feb 22, 2012 02:00pm Proposed Legislation Bob McDonnell won’t back ultrasound bill  Article Brandonius Maximus 
May 10, 2010 11:00am Blog Entry Gov. McDonnell appoints Nixon’s ‘Jew counter’ to help reform Virginia’s government.   Article RP 
Apr 11, 2010 04:00pm Rule Change McDonnell in hot water over nonviolent felons' rights  Article RP 
Apr 08, 2010 09:45am News Va. gov. concedes omission in history month decree  Article The Sunset Provision 
Apr 06, 2010 12:20pm Rule Change Despite previous governors' refusals, McDonnell issues Confederate history month proclamation  Article RP 
Mar 15, 2010 05:00pm General Bob McDonnell distances from himself Ken Cuccinelli  Article COSDem 
Feb 17, 2010 04:25pm Rule Change Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Rolls Back Non-Discrimination Protections For Gay State Workers  Article RP 
Sep 03, 2009 08:50pm General McDonnell practiced what his thesis preached  Article Jason 
Aug 31, 2009 01:00pm News McDonnell blasted for controversial research paper  Article Brandonius Maximus 
Jan 27, 2009 11:40am News When Will McDonnell Resign?  Article TX DEM 
Jan 15, 2003 05:00pm Opinion Sex life may be used against judges  Article RP 

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FAMILY
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INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  11/03/2009 VA Governor Won 58.62% (+17.36%)
  05/30/2009 VA Governor - R Convention Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/2005 VA Attorney General Won 49.96% (+0.02%)
  06/14/2005 VA Attorney General - R Primary Won 65.63% (+31.25%)
  11/04/2003 VA State House 084 Won 96.03% (+92.06%)
  11/06/2001 VA State House 084 Won 98.12% (+96.25%)
  11/02/1999 VA State House 084 Won 55.27% (+10.67%)
  11/04/1997 VA State House 084 Won 98.53% (+97.06%)
  11/07/1995 VA State House 084 Won 99.10% (+98.19%)
  11/02/1993 VA State House 084 Won 64.45% (+28.91%)
  11/05/1991 VA State House 084 Won 52.75% (+5.55%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  06/07/2014 VA US Senate - R Convention Lost 0.00% (-60.07%)
  08/11/2012 US Vice President - R Selection Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
Virginia Beach, VA City Council - District 1 - Special Election - Jan 09, 2024 R John M. Napier
VA State Senate 19 - R Primary - Jun 20, 2023 R Christie Craig
VA State House 073 - R Primary - Jun 20, 2023 R Mark L. Earley, Jr.
VA District 07 - R Primary - Jun 21, 2022 R Taylor Keeney
VA District 07 - R Primary - Jun 21, 2022 R Bryce Reeves
VA District 02 - R Primary - Jun 21, 2022 R Jen Kiggans
VA District 10 - R Firehouse Primary - May 21, 2022 R Jeanine M. Lawson
VA Governor - R Convention - May 08, 2021 R M. Kirkland "Kirk" Cox
VA Attorney General - R Convention - May 08, 2021 R Jason S. Miyares
Virginia Beach, VA Mayor - Nov 03, 2020 R Robert M. "Bobby" Dyer
VA State House 096 - R Primary - Jun 11, 2019 R Melanie Rapp Beale
VA US Senate - R Primary - Jun 12, 2018 R Nicholas J. Freitas
VA Governor - R Primary - Jun 13, 2017 R Ed Gillespie
VA Governor - R Convention - May 18, 2013 R William T. "Bill" Bolling
VA US President - R Primary - Mar 06, 2012 R Mitt Romney
US President - R Primaries - Jun 26, 2012 R Mitt Romney
AZ US Senate - R Primary - Aug 24, 2010 R John McCain
VA US President - R Primary - Feb 12, 2008 R Fred Thompson
VA Constitutional Amendment - Ban on Same-Sex Marriage/Civil Unions - Nov 07, 2006 YES Yes
VA Constitutional Amendment - Ban on Same-Sex Marriage/Civil Unions - Nov 07, 2006 YES Yes