"He'd probably still be gov without term limits in the state."
Probably.
He also served as a state delegate for several years.
Senator, United States Senate, 2000-present
Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, 1994-1998
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 7, 1991-1993
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 1982-1991
Republican Nominee, Virginia House of Delegates, 1979.
I'm well aware of his background, could be he is just such a Southern Gentleman that he is too nice... nice will get you killed in a campaign against someone like Hillary.