Terry McAuliffe filed papers on Monday to create an exploratory committee to look into the possibility of the former DNC chief to run for Governor of Virginia. We never get a break from elections, do we?

McAuliffe hired veteran communications aide Mo Elleithee, Warner’s former press secretary, in September. Elleithee had spent the previous year working with McAuliffe as a spokesman for the Clinton campaign.

The former DNC chairman intends to spend the next 60 days touring the state before officially announcing whether he will run.

If he runs, McAuliffe will face at least two other Democrats in the primary. Both state Sen. Creigh Deeds and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran have already jumped into the race.

Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell has secured the GOP nomination as he is running unopposed.
In a statement on his website, McAuliffe said: “As I consider running for Governor, I plan on spending the next two months having a conversation with Virginians. I’m going to travel to every corner of our Commonwealth, my home for nearly 20 years, and share my vision for a Virginia that continues to lead the nation in public management, education, and business climate.”

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