Terry McAuliffe Won’t Say How Much His Education Plan Costs
Democratic candidate for Virginia governor declines to outline
expense during debate    Democrat Terry McAuliffe would not say
how much his expansive education plans would cost at a Wednesday
night Virginia gubernatorial debate, despite being pressed by
the moderator, debate panelists, and reporters.  When asked
about his plan’s costs, McAuliffe attempted to shift the
discussion to the plan itself, or to tangential issues such as a
proposed Medicaid expansion in the state.  “You’ve been running
for governor for four years,” said NBC political director Chuck
Todd, the debate moderator. “Why can’t you give us a price tag
on what spending you want to expand? What’s the price tag?”
“Well, I’ll tell you what I’d love to spend it on,” McAuliffe
replied before delving into his education reform proposals.  The
debate was the second of three between McAuliffe and his
Republican opponent Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.
Observers expected questions