Most people have taken today off, but we're still here putting out the best of Virginia's Web — and beyond — so you don't go through political junkie withdrawal. So, what's new? Seems — surprise! — liberal out-of-state groups are raising mega amounts of money and taking aim at Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. Already. Meanwhile, the non-partisan National Journal senses that independents may be trending back to the GOP. On the culture front, CNN reports illegitimate births are at an all-time high. Looking for irony? A Democrat busts McDonnell's brackets and wins a dinner with the former A.G. (see previous comment). News:
Democratic Groups Target McDonnell (Washington Post)
Democrats attack McDonnell, GOP on rejecting unemployment funds (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
GOP Fights Kaine on Jobless Benefits (Washington Post Virginia Politics Blog)
Democrat Deeds reports first-quarter fundraising (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Saxman Latest Valley Delegate To Get Challenge (Harrisonburg Daily News-Record)
Ware says he'll run for re-election (Roanoke Times)
Kaine names Del. Melvin to fill Portsmouth judge post (Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)
Democratic official wins dinner from McDonnell (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
National News:
Out-of-wedlock births hit record high (CNN.com)
Are Independents Going The GOP's Way? (National Journal)