Both for VA and for this country, Sen Mark Warner's record has been in my opinion one of the better examples of "good politics" available. A smart businessman and future minded in his approach to healthcare, energy savings/ alternatives and human rights, he would have had my vote hands down for President based on actual experience and his track record. He declined to run however. Glad he chose to stay in the Senate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Warner
http://www.bilerico.com/2009/10/virg...of_the_day.php
http://hamptonroads.com/2009/03/sen-...life-treatment