The 1st Congressional District has more metro areas where Democrats might find votes; the 5th is too rural to help Democratic prospects.
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is founding editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org or 540-529-1136.
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It’s wrong to say that Virginia Tech is running a minor league sports program. It’s something bigger and different.
Big-time college sports are far more expensive than minor league sports. Colleges also have to cover the expense of non-revenue sports, which minor leagues don’t.
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Virginia sees a debate like no other. That’s not a compliment.
This was an utter embarrassment that marks the end of any pretense that we still adhere to the mythical “Virginia Way” in our civic discourse.
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5 things to look for in tonight’s gubernatorial debate and the days ahead
How will Abigail Spanberger answer the inevitable question about running mate Jay Jones’ text messages? And how hard will Winsome Earle-Sears go after the frontrunner?
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Spanberger offers hints on policy; Earle-Sears silent on what she’d do in office
The Democratic candidate for governor responded in writing to 25 questions posed by Cardinal’s staff, although her answers were often vague. The Republican did not respond at all.
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To fix its workforce problems, Virginia needs more internships, but they’re falling nationally
Virginia appears to have a growing disconnect between the talent it produces through its college system and the talent it retains through the marketplace. The Virginia Business Higher Education Council sees more internships as the key.
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Spanberger answers questions about policy. Earle-Sears does not.
This fits a pattern where Earle-Sears has avoided taking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history.
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CNU poll: Democrats poised for sweep but AG’s race was closest of three before Jones’ text messages revealed
A Christopher Newport University poll finds Abigail Spanberger with a lead of 10 percentage points. It also finds that even on traditional Republican issues such as crime, taxes and transgender policy, voters prefer Spanberger.
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How much do Jones’ text messages damage him? 10 questions about the political impact of fantasizing about shooting the speaker of the House.
Jones’ texts are a gift to every Republican candidate in the state, but we don’t know yet what voters will make of them and how much they weigh those texts against other factors that will decide their vote.
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Jones ‘regrets’ texts where he fantasized about shooting speaker of the House. But he still showed disdain toward a beloved Southwest legislator.
Among the apologies that Jones owes is one to the legacy of “Mr. Southwest,” the late Del. Joe Johnson.
