Reihan Salam : Gov . Bob McDonnell is n't a leading GOP presidential contender . Salam : McDonnell 's 2009 campaign is a great template for a national GOP campaign . Comment: Salam : It also raises Virginia 's retail sales tax on most items from 5 % to 5.3 % , with a further increase to 6 % in the most traffic-congested regions to pay for local transportation projects . It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .
Reihan Salam : Gov . Bob McDonnell is n't a leading GOP presidential contender . Salam : McDonnell 's 2009 campaign is a great template for a national GOP campaign . Comment: Salam : It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .