From the release:
I am proud to announce my support and endorsement for my friend Tom Garrett in the 22nd District State Senate race. It is my firm belief that Tom has the experience, judgment and temperament to make an outstanding state senator. Further, Tom is a strong constitutional conservative with a proven record that is unmatched in this race.
I do not make this endorsement lightly. There are many fine candidates in this race, however, none have proven themselves to be leaders in protecting and defending the laws and constitutions of Virginia and the United States like Tom Garrett.
Tom is well known for taking stands on issues he believes in. During my race for the nomination for Attorney General in 2009, Tom Garrett was the sole prosecutor to back me during the nomination. Not only did he back my candidacy, but he also worked tirelessly during the general election to help with the Melendez-Diaz special session, which resulted in closing a loophole that allowed drunk drivers to get off scot-free.
…and there you have your rationale. Cuccinelli is as loyal as they come.
Garrett’s campaign additionally released the results of an internal poll of 300 likely voters this Friday evening showing Garrett at 20%, Rhode 17%, and Peake at 15%. A full 39% were undecided — which means Tucker and Bates split the bottom of the ticket with 9% between them.
Requests for the questions, methodology, and margin of error for the poll went unanswered as of Friday evening, which naturally casts doubt on the validity of the poll. All other polls thus far have shown Peake and Rhode fighting for first, with Garrett in a distant but commendable third.
