Scott Rigell, Ben Loyola, and Scott Taylor all picked up endorsements this week, which each candidate touted in press releases….
Loyola – Major General Tommy Thompson and Paul Galanti. Thompson retired from the Virginia Army National Guard after 36 years of service and Galanti flew 97 combat missions in his A-4C Skyhawk before being shot down and captured on June 17, 1966. He remained a prisoner of war in North Vietnam’s infamous Hanoi Hilton complex for nearly seven years and was released on February 12, 1973.
Taylor – Tangier Island’s Mayor (unnamed) James Eskridge and the community. Taylor said, “Tangier Island is a tight-knit community with high morals. I’m honored to receive this endorsement.”
Rigell – Kay Cole James and Rev. Louis Sheldon – both leaders in the life and family movement. This announcement was made today to coincide with the March for Life and anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. James, who also endorsed Gov. Bob McDonnell, said of Rigell:
“On this, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I can think of few leaders more committed to the sanctity of human life and building a culture of life than Scott Rigell. He is the type of man that the voters of Hampton Roads, where I was born and raised, can count on to stand up for our values of life and liberty in the United States Congress. I am proud to endorse Scott Rigell for Congress.”
