Virgil Goode’s presidential campaign submits signatures to Virginia [View all]

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Source: Washington Post

With the race for president possibly coming down to Virginia and a few other swing states, Goode could tilt the election if he secures a spot on the state ballot.

It’s a prospect that worries some Republicans and delights Democrats, who will have to wait until next week to find out whether enough of the signatures hold up for Goode to qualify. As a conservative, Goode would likely take more votes from Republican challenger Mitt Romney than President Obama, observers from both parties said.

“It’s a very real concern,” said state Sen. William M. Stanley (R-Franklin), who occupies the seat Goode held for 24 years. “He’s still very popular in the 5th (Congressional) District. Everybody knows Virgil. I think the world of Virgil. But a vote for Virgil is a vote for Obama.”

Senate Minority Leader Richard L. Saslaw (D-Fairfax) described Goode as a serial party-switcher who has grown more conservative. “If you’re a conservative and you want your views reflected, Virgil’s your guy,” he said.


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You may remember escaped mental patient Goode for his hilarious fear of coins stamped with "In Moo-hammad we trust":

According to Larry Sabato, Goode turned in double the number of required signatures, so he's got a strong shot at being on the ballot.

Good to know that the batshit crazy former GOP congressman has an opportunity to split the wingnut vote and make Virginia that much harder for Willard to win.