McWaters rolls to victory
A healthy margin of victory sends Republican Jeff McWaters as the nominee to replace Ken Stolle in the Virginia Senate. An expensive and nasty race full of negative mailpieces and radio ads, plus some despicable blogging by some jerk whose name I can’t remember, ended with McWaters the clear winner: 4,776 to 2,815.
Democrats haven’t chosen an opponent for him, and after this, they’d be wise to give this one a pass.
McWaters lengthy endorsements, focus on the economy, and an overwhelming financial advantage allowed him to hit the airwaves with well-received television ads.
“I am so humbled at the fantastic turnout Virginia Beach delivered today. Despite the horrible weather conditions, Virginia Beach voters have once again taken pride and participated in the significant constitutional right we as Americans have: the right to vote” said Jeff McWaters.
“I want to congratulate Rosemary Wilson on her campaign, and I look forward to working with her to address the many issues that concern and interest Virginia Beach voters” said McWaters.
Lines were long at the few voting locations, and the weather was not ideal, but McWaters turned out the vote exceptionally well.
Most frequently heard voter comment today? “Now people can stop calling me.”
Amen!
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Well the primary / canvas is over so all I can say is congratulations to Jeff. He won and I wish him best of luck in Richmond.
Congratulations to Jeff and his team. They brought out their vote and won the canvass. Make sure to turn those campaign promises into legislative and fiscal reality. The people of the 8th State Senatorial District deserve no less! Hats off to Rosemary as well…she did a great job of running on principle and experience. Now onto 2010 and all of the challenges that await us!
So, was this considered a high turnout for this kind of primary?
Enormous turnout, over 7,000 votes, with voters turned away from the polls at the end of the timeframe
Fantastic job by McWaters. His message on health care and creating jobs was right in line with his experience and the message being delivered by Bob McDonnell. He ran a good race and we’re going to be lucky to have him as part of the Hampton Roads contingent in the State Senate.
7k voters in a primary with no follow on race and horrible weather is spectacular. Good job to both campaigns for driving turnout and again I say congrats to our nominee. Hard nosed primaries are one thing but you ALWAYS support the nominee.
I am surprised and impressed with these comments. I am pleased to see so much grace on the part of those who were not victorious. That goes for Rosemary Wilson and her supporters/BD commenters.