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WINNER: Jody Wagner
Her campaign was going nowhere fast. Enter the Bob McDonnell thesis, which suddenly makes the lone “detrimental” working woman on either major-party statewide ticket stand out a bit.
Memo to Bill Bolling: Repudiate that McDonnell guy, or face the firing squad with him.

WINNER: Ken Cuccinelli
As recently as Saturday, The Cooch was the whackjob on the GOP state ticket.
Not that he looks any more electable now, but in comparison …

WINNER: George Allen
Old: Macaca
New: The thesis

LOSER: Pat Robertson
Just when it looked like he was going to get his true-believer governor …

LOSER: Bill Howell
Mr. Former House Speaker.

LOSER: Partisan redistricting
Gov. Deeds wants it done fair and square.

 

– Column by Chris Graham

 
 




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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