Despite that I think Goode lost by only 727 votes. IOW he was ACORNED out by a big student turnout. If the student turnout is off a little in 2010 and Goode’s longtime supporters dont succumb to voting for the incumbent, he should have a very good chance.
I read that Perriello has voted with the RATS 90% of the time. He’s giving Goode great ad material if he keeps that up.
Students voting on campus is a tough one.
I agree several GOPers got caught up in Obama’s machine. Most of the UVA students will not vote in 2010 or will vote in their home districts. Most of them were Northern Virginia contaminations who should have voted in NOVA. I may see if my rep can play around with the voting requirements for part-time residents.
Goode’s problem was that he ran a poor campaign. It shouldn’t have even been close.
Those students won’t turn out in a midterm.