Schapiro: McAuliffe Names Ethics Commission; Senate Race Tightens; A Road to Nowhere
Political analyst Jeff Schapiro discusses Gov. McAuliffe's new ethics commission, the latest poll on Virginia's Senate race, and the 460 toll road demise.
Jeff Schapiro
Jeff E. Schapiro is a political reporter and columnist for The Richmond Times-Dispatch. He has covered Virginia's Capitol and campaigns for nearly three decades. Schapiro can heard Fridays at 8:45 a.m. during "Morning Edition."
Articles by Jeff Schapiro
Schapiro: Virginia Lawmakers Refuse to Expand Medicaid, Agree on Budget Cuts; McDonnell Trial Fallout
Analyst Jeff Schapiro says Medicaid will continue to be a contentious issue.
Schapiro: McDonnell Trial to Go to Jury; Senate Race Gathers Steam; Budget Cuts Loom
WCVE News Analyst Jeff Schapiro views the extraordinary corruption trial of a former governor and first lady, the three-candidate U.S Senate race, and the McAuliffe administration's preparations for deep budget cuts.
Schapiro: McDonnell Testifies; SCOTUS Delays Same-Sex Marriage; GOP Takes State Senate
WCVE analyst Jeff Schapiro discusses the McDonnell corruption trial and other Virginia political news.
Schapiro: Prosecution Rests in McD. Trial; Same-Sex Marriage Nearer In Va.; Dance Captures State Senate Seat
Analyst Jeff Schapiro discusses the McDonnell Trail at midpoint, the likelihoods of same-sex marriages becoming legal in Virginia soon, the states's budget and revenue condition, and special elections for legislative seats.
Schapiro: McDonnell Trial Reveals Conflict; Cantor's Other Reasons for Leaving Early
Analyst Jeff Schapiro discusses the week's testimony in the McDonnell corruption trial and Eric Cantor's possible other motives for stepping down early.
Schapiro: McDonnell Trial Begins; Cantor to Resign
WCVE Analyst Jeff Schapiro discusses the opening rounds of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's federal corruption trial and Rep. Eric Cantor's surprise announcement that he is stepping down before the end of his final term.
Schapiro: Former Gov's Trial to Begin; Tornado Cuts McAuliffe Fund Trip Short
Analyst Jeff Schapiro examines the trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell on federal corruption charges and the fund-raising prowess of Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Schapiro: McDonnell Pre-Trial Motions Mostly Favor Prosecutors; Candidates Building War Chests
Analyst Jeff Schapiro discusses the upcoming McDonnell corruption trial, campaign finance reports, and special election contests.
Schapiro: Lawmakers to Debate Medicaid; More Budget Cuts to Come
Analyst Jeff Schapiro says Virginia Republican legislators want to debate Medicaid expansion but won't vote for it, and says deeper budget cuts have been expected.