We're running live from the Virginia Education Association's forum featuring all four candidates running for governor.
Republican Bob McDonnell is set to go on stage first, and then the three Democrats - Terry McAuliffe, Sen. Creigh Deeds and Brian Moran - are set to share the stage later on this evening. The organization of teachers, administrators and other educators are a powerful voting block with a consistent record of getting folks out to the polls. That dedication could prove vital come June 9 - when the Democratc will decide who pushes McDonnell during the General Election.
Most folks aren't expecting too many sparks tonight - because of the forum format will not allow them to get into the back-and-forths that usually produce friction. Plus with education on the agenda - it seems unlikely that anyone is going to say anything very controversial - but you never know.
The candidates are also fighting against a tide of crowds - including folks looking to spend an evening with Cal Ripken Jr. - who is hosting a cocktail hour down the hall and the circus - which is drawing loads of families to the coliseum.
We'll check-in in a few minutes.
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