Contributors to Bearing Drift will use this thread to update you on what we’re hearing regarding the 2nd Congressional District campaign in Virginia between incumbent Democrat Glenn Nye and Republican Scott Rigell.
Check this post frequently throughout the day for updates.
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Update: 5:15 p.m. Still phone banking at Rigell HQ:
Update 3:05 p.m. (Statement from the Rigell Campaign):
“We feel great about the energy and momentum that we’re seeing across the Second District for Team Rigell today. Scott visited with voters at numerous precincts this mornings and was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. It’s crystal clear that voters agree with Scott’s positive message, and desperately want a check and balance on Washington.”
Update 2:52 p.m.: Eastern Shore precincts showing huge turnout.
Update 2:45 p.m. (Tweet from Ben Tribbett – Not Larry Sabato):
“I don’t have answers 4 u on #va05, #va09 or #va11 based on turnout. #va02 is a disaster for Dems, and looks like a dbl-digt win for R’s.“
Update 2:25 p.m. (From Susan Mariner – chairman of the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee via Glenn Nye on Facebook):
“Virginia Beach Democrats should head over to 5101 Cleveland Street to volunteer. We’ll be working all the way to 7pm! Come help.”
Hmm…last minute plea for help?
Upldate 1 p.m. (From the Rigell Campaign) Another stop on the campaign trail (Kempsville Rec Center). Voter turnout has been outstanding.
Update 12:20 p.m. Voting at Pembroke Elementary – 614 voters through so far. One interesting thing to note – the Republican volunteers were handing out two “sample ballots”. One in yellow that said “Republican Sample Ballot” had only Scott Rigell on it, authorized by the 2nd Congressional District Republican Committee. The second in green had Bob McDonnell’s endorsed candidates for elected office, paid for and authorized by City Councilman Glenn Davis.
Update 11:24 a.m.Scott and Teri Rigell talking to a voter (Thanks, Will!)
Update 10:30 a.m.: Our first image of the day from the 2nd. (Thanks, Coby!)
Update 9 a.m.: Both Rigell and Nye appeared on Steve Batton’s morning radio show on Freedom 1650. Both sounded optimistic. Nye thinks late deciders are breaking his direction. Rigell voted earlier this morning around 8:15 a.m. and said he expects to see a final outcome between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. tonight. He spoke about how surreal it felt to see his name on the ballot as an average businessman and job creator.
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