But what was the draw of Sarvis? Was it mostly McDonnell’s scandals? Other factors?
Sarvis received 145,000 votes. Cuccinelli lost by 55,000. Yes, McDonnell’s scandals hurt big-time. If McDonnell had been clean, he could have campaigned with Cuccinelli and made a big difference. Governor McDonnell is a huge disappointment, ethically. (Cuccinelli wasn’t sparkly clean either, but his failings were minor compared to McDonnell).