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So, over 15k signatures, the list is not validated, but under that it is? Interesting. Who makes this one up, the VA gop?

What makes the longer list more valid other than the fact that it is, well, longer?

This one will not stand any scrutiny. Look for it to be withdrawn shortly.

So, over 15k signatures, the list is not validated, but under that it is? Interesting. Who makes this one up, the VA gop?

Basically yeah. Romney and Ron Paul got over 15,000 so they're in without any scrutiny. Below is the last paragraph of the letter from the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia:

If any candidate submits fewer than 15,000 signatures of registered voters on valid petitions statewide or fewer than 600 signatures of registered voters on valid petitions in one or more of the 11 Congressional Districts, the Republican Party of Virginia will individually verify signatures until the 10,000 signature statewide threshold and/or 400 per Congressional district is met.

Over 15K and you are golden, no checking.

The letter says it is the Republican Party of Virgina doing the checking of names and addresses, not the state.

So presumably Newt would have to sue the Virgina GOP.

I’m pretty sure all candidates sign agreements with their respective parties to specifically prohibit intra-party litigation of that type. Presumably there is some sort of ‘Rules Committee’ in the GOP to handle this sort of thing.