Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/gov-mcdonnell-showcases-va-economy-as-romney-considers-vp Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story The Republican governor of Virginia is highlighting that his state has the lowest unemployment rate in the Southeast as he campaigns for presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Bob McDonnell is considered a potential pick to be Romney’s running mate. The NewsHour recently trailed McDonnell on his jobs tour.