Opinion

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.

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.

Over the course of her campaign, Earle-Sears has refused to face Virginians, attend her own events or answer simple questions about where she stands. 

Spanberger owes Virginians an explanation for why she still supports Jones’ candidacy. Does she really trust that he has the temperament and moral character to fairly enforce our laws when he openly wished death on children?

This fits a pattern where Earle-Sears has avoided taking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history.

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.

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.

With the government shutdown, these clinics and the hospitals that support them are facing a funding cliff.

In recent weeks, we have seen the consequences of our toxic climate. But we are not powerless. We can change course, if we begin with self-awareness and accountability.

Among the apologies that Jones owes is one to the legacy of “Mr. Southwest,” the late Del. Joe Johnson.