Local Politics Alert: Virginians less optimistic about McDonnell, direction of state, Post poll finds

	Monday, May 7, 2012 12:13:59 AM LOCAL POLITICS ALERT Virginians less optimistic about McDonnell, direction of state, Post poll finds After a contentious legislative session that drew large protests and national ridicule to the state Capitol, Virginians are less supportive of Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and less optimistic about the direction of the state, according to a poll by The Washington Post. The approval rating for McDonnell (R) dropped six points over the past year, from 62 percent to 56 percent. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/virginians-less-optimistic-about-mcdonnell-direction-of-state-post-poll-finds/2012/05/06/gIQAnc9x6T_story.html Or visit PostLocal.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy