
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell removed a representative to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, contending he had a conflict of interest. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell removed a representative to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, contending he had a conflict of interest. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

George Allen (right), a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Virginia, speaks with Gov. Bob McDonnell in Ashburn on Monday. Mr. Allen is the favorite to win Virginia's GOP Senate primary Tuesday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

George Allen (right), a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Virginia, speaks with Gov. Bob McDonnell in Ashburn on Monday. Mr. Allen is the favorite to win Virginia's GOP Senate primary Tuesday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is at odds with advocacy groups for vetoing a bill to allow a neglected or abused child to go to school where a caregiving relative lives. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is at odds with advocacy groups for vetoing a bill to allow a neglected or abused child to go to school where a caregiving relative lives. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's executive order directs that new voter-registration cards be sent to every active voter in the state. (Associated Press)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's executive order directs that new voter-registration cards be sent to every active voter in the state. (Associated Press)

ASSOCIATED PRESS Delegate S. Chris Jones speaks Monday with House Appropriations Committee staff member Susan Hogge. After a budget amendment proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell was rejected, Mr. Jones suggested it was "inartfully drawn."