I was in northern Virginia for a few days in July; you are right, I saw Obama stickers and signs in several locations; none for any Republicans. VA is more liberal than most think. Proof: that ol’ John Warner, who never met a liberal cause he did not embrace
I grew up in this area, and although I want to leave at some point, I'm stuck here for now.
VA is more liberal than most think.
Virginia isn't necessarily liberal.
However, Virginia is for Big Government paid for by someone else. And, that's not entirely unreasonable, as Virginia is a major beneficiary of Big Government, particularly at the federal level. The major economic zones - Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads - are all awash with Federal dollars, mostly "defense" and "homeland security" funds.
Probably, we should all get “Anybody other than Obama” sticker. Even in places like chapel hill, NC-—they have 2012 stickers all over the place. They had it for John kerry too ! It does not mean a thing !