“I view this as a Virginia team,” the governor said on ESPN 980 on Friday morning, during an appearance at the team’s training camp facilities in Richmond. McAuliffe — who has previously said Virginia is where the Redskins belong — acknowledged Friday that the District and Maryland are also interested in a new stadium. Terry McAuliffe continued his public courtship with the Redskins this week, touting the virtues of a possible new stadium in Virginia during a lengthy interview with the team’s official radio station. “But what I always say is it’s got to make sense for the taxpayers of Virginia. “We love our veterans, we love our active-duty military, and I know the Redskins do, so you’ve got that match as well.

Source: Washington Post August 05, 2016 14:10 UTC