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Virginia Gov. McDonnell Faces a GOP Identity Crisis

A cautious politician, the term-limited governor has stepped out in his final year to back a compromise that could burnish his legacy with everyone but his conservative base.

A cautious politician, the term-limited governor has stepped out in his final year to back a compromise that could burnish his legacy with everyone but his conservative base.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.