Terry McAullifeâs Victory Speech. 1  Mr. McAullife, a former fundraiser for the Democratic Party, narrowly defeated his socially conservative, Republican opponent. 2  Republican candidate Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II lost the race for governor of Virginia, but said his strong showing is a sign of dissatisfaction with the Affordable Care Act. By Courtesy of NBC on Publish Date November 6, 2013. .