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Good post.

One thing that troubles me about the Va race is that McAwful is the perfect stereotype of a dirtbag Joe Isuzu car salesman. Decades of affiliation with the Clinton Crime Family. Recent obvious fraud with the Mississippi car stimulus deal.

Nobody voted for McAwful because “he’s a nice guy”.
They voted for him because they want his “message” or hate ours.

“Nobody voted for McAwful because “he’s a nice guy”.
They voted for him because they want his “message” or hate ours.”

I think it’s both.

If you try to see things as a LIV, it helps explain it. An LIV is told by the media Republicans are kooks who hate common people and support big business. Democrats care about the little guy.

Then look what the media does to Republicans, (with some help from Republicans). George Allen the racist with the “macaca” comment. Fits perfectly to the narrative. Christine O’Donnell the witch. Michelle Bachmann... she’s a media delight. Todd Akins comment about rape not resulting in pregnancy... fits nicely with the war on women. A LIV has to think, what the heck is wrong with Republicans?!

So, the Democrat promises all kinds of goodies. LIVs like that, and don’t question how those things can be provided.

It’s easy, pick the Democrat, and hope that it’s not all lies. A liar trumps a kook. Besides, like I said, Republicans are just uncool.

Oh, and don’t forget the government workers who vote Dem, regardless of any issues, because that will keep the jobs and benefits flowing.

The GOPe was against Cuccinelli. Bill Bolling, the LT Governor, thought it was his turn to run for Governor. He had stepped aside in 2009 and allowed McDonnell, the AG at the time, to run. McDonnell supported Bolling to be his successor. Cuccinelli challenged Bolling for the nomination and won. Bolling was very unhappy and at one point, held out the possibility of running as an independent. He was a sore loser and never really backed the GOP ticket.

There were other signs that the GOPe was unhappy. The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce endorsed McAwful as did the Rep mayor of Virginia Beach, long considered a GOP stronghold and the largest city in VA. Boyd Marcus, a GOP political consultant who helped manage the campaigns of Cantor and George Allen, endorsed McAwful. And while the Democrat watched millions stream in from outside groups, the state's biggest GOP donors walked away from Cuccinelli -- and took their money with them.

He also had to lug around behind him the scandal-plagued McDonnell record. What is truly amazing is that Cuccinelli did as well has he did given the obstacles he faced.

The simple fact is that the Dems outnumber the Reps in VA. It really has nothing to do with the message, but rather numbers. Does anyone think the GOP can ever win a presidential election again in CA in our lifetime?