Background
Atkinson, Francis Bolling was born on September 17, 1957 in Nassawadox, Virginia, United States. Son of Paul Tulane Junior and Margaret Ruth (Whittle) Atkinson.
(The Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of Virginia...)
The Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of Virginia's political transformation from the Second World War to the Reagan Revolution. The cradle of American democracy ― and thus of the democratic movement that is sweeping the globe today ― the venerable Old Dominion has emerged again in the second half of the 20th century as a dynamic political pace setter for the nation. In 1945, Virginia was a one-party, one-faction state under the aristocratic rule of conservative Democratic Senator Harry F. Byrd and his famed "Byrd organization." From his perch as the uncontested leader of the state that led the south, Virginia's Byrd became a regional symbol, a congressional kingpin, and a national power. With its political system and culture static, Virginia's voice was heard nationally mostly in dissent, as it had been for a century. Within a few decades, emerging two-party competition and an unprecedented party realignment combined to place the rapidly changing commonwealth in the national vanguard. Well before Republican parties throughout the South became competitive, Virginia's Republicans in the 1970s compiled the most impressive winning streak of any state party in the country. They did it by constructing a coalition of rural conservative Democrats and suburban Republicans ― the same coalition that Ronald Reagan assembled nationwide in 1980, ushering in the Reagan Revolution. As told in The Dynamic Dominion, the Virginia story contains all the excitement, drama, conflict, and intrigue of a fast-paced thriller. It is a story of triumph and tragedy, celebrities and statesmen, heroes and scoundrels ― of shifting party loyalties and makeshift coalitions, hard-fought campaigns and razor-close elections ― of ambition and cynicism alongside sacrifice and idealism. Best of all, the tale is true. It is the fascinating story of contemporary democracy flourishing in Virginia . . . the place where it was born.
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(The Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of Virginia...)
The Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of Virginia's political transformation since the Second World War. The cradle of American democracyóand thus of the democratic movement that is sweeping the globe todayóthe venerable Old Dominion has emerged again in the second half of the 20th century as a dynamic political pacesetter for the nation. Virginia today has become a national bellwether, studied by political analysts and strategists in both parties for clues to the direction of the nation.
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(The Dynamic Dominion: Realignment and the Rise of Two-Par...)
The Dynamic Dominion: Realignment and the Rise of Two-Party Competition in Vi...
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Atkinson, Francis Bolling was born on September 17, 1957 in Nassawadox, Virginia, United States. Son of Paul Tulane Junior and Margaret Ruth (Whittle) Atkinson.
Bachelor, University Richmond, 1979. Juris Doctor, University Virginia, 1982.
Special assistant to deputy assistant attorney general civil rights division, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1982-1983; special counsel, deputy chief of staff to the attorney general, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1987-1988; special assistant United States Attorney, United States District Court (eastern district) Virginia, Richmond, 1983-1984; associate, McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, Richmond, 1984-1992; partner, McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, Richmond, 1992-1994; counselor to governor and director of policy, Office of Governor George Allen, Richmond, since 1994.
(The Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of Virginia...)
(The Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of Virginia...)
(The Dynamic Dominion: Realignment and the Rise of Two-Par...)
Policy director Durrette for Governor Campaign, Richmond, 1985. Deputy campaign manager, policy director Coleman for Governor Campaign, Richmond, 1989. Member Virginia Bar Association, Bar Association of City of Richmond, Federalist Society, Richmond College Alumni Association (board directors 1987-1989), Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Diane Trifari, July 18, 1987.