Poll: Va. Democrats more confident that Republicans in economy’s direction Evan Jones September 2, 2016 1 minute read The latest Roanoke College Poll finds that Virginians are increasingly confident about the economy’s direction — but there are clear differences by party affiliation. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: State of the City address in Roanoke this morningNext: Indy film shot in Roanoke debuts on Monday Related Stories Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 0 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026 0