Moderator Ed Jones of the Freelance Star oversees as gubernatorial candidates, Terry McAuliffe, Bob McDonnell, Creigh Deeds and Brian Moran share a laugh while speaking during AP Day at the Capital at the Richmond Times Dispatch on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Richmond.

Photo: Associated Press/Lisa Billings

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U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) shares a laugh with his son, Patrick, 19, his brother, Brian and Brian's daughter McClane, 8, at a celebration in Jim Moran's congressional office on inauguration day. Brian has entered the Virginia governor's race.

Photo: Amy Gardner

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Brothers John, Jim, Brian and Paul Moran celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Jim Moran's congressional office on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Jan. 20. Brian Moran has entered the Virginia governor's race.

Photo: Amy Gardner

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Former delegate and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, Brian Moran, gestures during the Jefferson/Jackson Democratic fundraising event in Richmond on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Photo: Associated Press/Steve Helber

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