The Virginian Pilot started a series on Wednesday of comparing where the paper stands on various issues with the stances of the candidates
. Kicking off the series was transportation. On Thursday, the issue was a ban on smoking. And today, it was expanded Pre-K. I think you will find some surprises in the candidates’ answers.
As always, click to enlarge. (Photos credit: The Virginian-Pilot)
These little brief items, which appear in the Hampton Roads section, serve two purposes, at least to me. First, it gives the voters the opportunity to know at a glance where the candidates stand. Second, it provides a clue as to who the Pilot will be endorsing. I’m keeping score – and we’ll see how close I come to predicting the endorsements 
Please enlighten me on this question: ‘The General Assemply should appropriate $75 million to expand pre-kindergarten classes for low-income 4-year-olds.”
Expand WHAT pre-kindergarten classes?
Posted by Anon E. Mouse | Friday, October 19, 2007, 1:32 pmWell, now that would be a question for the Pilot
I don’t know why they phrased it that way.
Posted by vjp | Friday, October 19, 2007, 2:09 pmThere’s that question, questions about Paula Miller’s response, and others that I have… all of which are causing me to wonder if the Pilot is not actually doing a disservice to voters with this particular series. I think you are right, Vivian. This is nothing more than CYA for the Pilot when it comes time to their making endorsements. They are setting themselves to nonchalantly endorse the incumbents. The whole thing is just ridiculous.
Posted by eileen | Saturday, October 20, 2007, 9:54 am