Dirty tricks in Virginia
We're two days out from the Virginia gubernatorial election, and Jerry Kilgore, GOP candidate for governor, has sent out a mass mailing -- to Democrats. It informs them that independent (and former Republican) candidate Russ Potts (as opposed to Democrat Tim Kaine) better fits the "progressive principles" of "Democrat and progressive" voters.The fact that the mailer is "Paid for and Authorized by Virginians for Jerry Kilgore," appears in very, very small type. See high-res pics here.With tight polls suggesting a "photo finish" to the race (which is also the costliest in state history, with $42 million raised), they're pulling out all the tricks. If you live in Virginia, expect some suspicious calls over the next couple days.UPDATE: Kaine hit for a similarly deceptive flyer. (Hat tip to TPM)
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Chris Kromm
Chris Kromm is executive director of the Institute for Southern Studies and publisher of the Institute's online magazine, Facing South.