Democrat of West Virginia, for the minority leader's job in 1984.
Such a coming together of Virginia Democrats is a distinct possibility.
Cuccinelli refused to do so, despite calls from Virginia Democrats.
The Virginia Democrat had been a Congressman for less than one year.
Over the past decade, Virginia Democrats have been able to put aside ideological squabbling.
But when Virginia Democrats talk, they are discouraged; they are divided.
The feud between the two Virginia Democrats has imperiled the Presidential aspirations of both men.
Virginia Democrats again won all three statewide offices in 1985, which was viewed as an endorsement of Robb's leadership while in office.
Mr. Byrd, Democrat of West Virginia, said he was not yet ready to call for a continuing resolution.
Mr. Taylor describes himself as "mainly a Virginia Democrat."