The Virginian Pilot’s endorsements for the two Norfolk races have been released – with a surprise.
In the 6th Senate district, the Pilot endorsed Democratic challenger Ralph Northam.
The good doctor would bring wisdom and expertise to the General Assembly as it makes difficult health care trade-offs between cost, quality and access. For Accomack and Northampton counties, which are isolated and misunderstood, Northam holds special appeal because he is one their own. That gives him unique appreciation for the way Chesapeake Bay restoration programs, immigration policies and agricultural economics can help or harm fragile Shore communities.
For Norfolk, Northam would fill a void, giving it once again a persuasive voice in the affairs of the commonwealth.
In the 87th House, the Pilot did the unthinkable: they issued no endorsement.
Disappointment in both Miller’s past and in Giffin’s potential makes it hard for us to summon the conviction necessary to make a heartfelt recommendation in this race.
I guess that makes me 4 for 5. We’ll see what Sunday brings, when the Virginia Beach endorsements are announced.
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