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The Clock Is Ticking: Will Trump Campaign for Gillespie in Next 4 Days?

With only 4 days left before President Trump leaves the country and 8 days before the election, the clock is ticking to see whether he will finally campaign for Ed Gillespie, his endorsed candidate for Governor of Virginia. Trump leaves for Asia on Friday, Nov. 4. Previously, Administration officials made clear the President was staying…

Washington Post, Daily Press, and Virginian-Pilot Endorse Northam in VA

Today, Ralph Northam earned endorsements from editorial boards at the Washington Post, Daily Press, and Virginian-Pilot. Below are excerpts from the three endorsements: Washington Post: It is not that Mr. Northam is qualified and Mr. Gillespie unqualified. It is that Mr. Northam can convincingly promise to be governor for all Virginians, while Mr. Gillespie, even…

Republicans Slam Gillespie Over Negative, Race-Baiting Ads

Backlash Continues, as Gillespie Campaign Gets More Desperate Ed Gillespie’s decision to go “full-Trump” in Virginia is coming back to bite him. Today, Gillespie is taking harsh criticism from within his own party for his choice to stake his entire campaign on race-baiting ads on immigration and Confederate statues. Conservative columnist George Will wrote an…

VIDEO: Gillespie Frustrated Again When Asked About Trump

During an interview in Fairfax County today, Ed Gillespie grew frustrated yet again when asked about how hopeful he is that President Trump will campaign for him in Virginia. He tersely said “I’ve answered this question many, many times, but I’m happy to give you that answer again today,” without actually answering the reporter’s question. Earlier…

WaPo: Gillespie “Visibly Irritated” by Trump Questions

Ed Gillespie, who has been walking a Trump tightrope across Virginia for months now, grew “visibly irritated” during a recent interview when asked about his attempts to appeal to Trump supporters in a state where the President himself is toxic. The Washington Post reported: Gillespie, in an interview, brushed off questions about navigating the GOP’s breach…

On Laura Ingraham Show, Gillespie Dodges Trump Question 3 Times

Conservative Radio Flop Points to Huge Base Problems for Gillespie Today, conservative radio host Laura Ingraham took Ed Gillespie to task for his awkward tap dance around President Trump, and thrice he dodged her questions and refused to answer. For months, Gillespie has been trying to have it both ways, claiming both to be close…

With 15 Days to Go, No Base Enthusiasm for Wishy Washy Ed Gillespie

A new story from the Associated Press highlights a major problem for Ed Gillespie’s campaign: despite his Trump-like ads, the Republican base has failed to rally around him. Trump supporters in Southwest Virginia called out career lobbyist Gillespie directly, saying he’s “wishy washy,” and “too much like a typical politician.” “It’s more and more clear…

New Report Highlights Electoral Liability of Gillespie’s Lobbying Ties, Work Against Interests of Virginia Families

A new report on the front page of the Washington Post examines Ed Gillespie’s career advocating for special interests against the interests of Virginia families and the ways in which this record will be a liability in the home stretch of this campaign. Even conservative commentators in the story acknowledged Gillespie’s “reputation as a Washington insider could…

VIDEO: As President Obama Stumps for Ralph Northam, Ed Gillespie Won’t Answer Whether He Will Campaign with President Trump

As President Obama is about to take the stage in Richmond to stump for Ralph Northam, the Democratic Governors Association reminds observers that Ed Gillespie continues to dodge when asked about campaigning with President Trump. On Fox News just this morning, Ed Gillespie refused to answer a clear question about whether he would campaign with…

DGA Announces Another $1 Million to Ralph Northam in Virginia

Brings Total DGA Investment to Over $5 Million Today the DGA announced it is sending another $1 million to Ralph Northam in the Virginia governor’s race. The donation brings the DGA’s total investment in the race to just over $5 million. Northam already has a cash advantage over his opponent Ed Gillespie. This latest donation…

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