Richmond ping.
Tim Kaine will break his arm patting himself on the back.
I attribute my victory to three factors: the exceptional popularity of Gov. Mark Warner, my predecessor and partner over the past four years; my campaign's understanding of Virginia's changing demographics; and my ability to speak directly to voters and offer them a positive vision for our future.
His opponent's horrific attack ads helped a lot, and Virginia often votes for a Governor from the party opposite of that which controls the legislature.