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mvd

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27. Supported Perriello because my Bernie did

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Wed Jun 14, 2017, 12:10 AM

Jun 2017

That said, it wasn't one I was caring a lot about. It did not appear to be one of those races where one candidate was much more progressive on the issues. The good swipe against Trump may have helped Northam.

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Ralph Northam wins the Democratic Party Nomination for Governor of Virginia. [View all] hrmjustin Jun 2017 OP

Wow! I guess having McCauliffe, Warner, and Kaine made a difference. Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #1

Obama didn't back him in this primary. rogue emissary Jun 2017 #2

I was wondering about that.. mahalo for the Cha Jun 2017 #7

I know Sanders backed Periello Cha Jun 2017 #6

Really? That explains why it wasn't close. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2017 #17

Strange, huh Cha Jun 2017 #20

Obama himself did not support him but many in Obama admin did JI7 Jun 2017 #8

Thanks for that clarification. Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #10

perriello did run by showing him with Obama in past campaigns JI7 Jun 2017 #16

Was Periello backed by Bernie? WhiteTara Jun 2017 #9

Yes. NT Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #12

I voted for him this morning Recursion Jun 2017 #3

I ended up going with Perriello, but was also happy with both. renegade000 Jun 2017 #18

I would have thought Gillespie had this locked up Recursion Jun 2017 #19

Indeed. renegade000 Jun 2017 #21

Well played, renegade, well played. brer cat Jun 2017 #28

The news was reporting it was so close.. quote from Lt Gov Ralph Northam.. Cha Jun 2017 #4

I saw that ad on TV and nearly spit out my drink when I heard that line! Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #11

Especially coming from one so "genteel". Cha Jun 2017 #13

Surprised to see such an east-west loyalty divide Blue Ridge Virginia Jun 2017 #5

Can Perriello run for his old US House Seat? Does he still reside in VA-5? What are his chances if nkpolitics1212 Jun 2017 #14

I live in VA-05. He won because Virgil Goode, his opponent, had foot in mouth disease, IIRC, phylny Jun 2017 #25

Good to hear. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #15

The big story is the distinctly lower turnout of Republicans. And heavy favorite Ed Gillespie is yellowcanine Jun 2017 #22

yeah it's not remotely given that Gillespie is going to take the GOP nom Recursion Jun 2017 #23

Looks like Gillespie is going to win with a little over 1% margin. Bad news for him in November as yellowcanine Jun 2017 #24

Yeah Gothmog Jun 2017 #26

Supported Perriello because my Bernie did mvd Jun 2017 #27

I hope he succeeds in the general election. MineralMan Jun 2017 #29

Tom Perriello endorses him immediately! Cha Jun 2017 #30