November 05, 2008
Race for 5th remains up in the air
The Charlottesville region might not know which candidate won Tuesday’s hard-fought 5th District congressional race until sometime in December.
October 31, 2008
Goode objects to ad with NRA rating claim
U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, is accusing the campaign of his challenger, Democrat Tom Perriello, of embellishing his support from the National Rifle Association.
Danville paper backs Goode opponent for 1st time
Democrat Tom Perriello of Ivy won the endorsement of the Danville Register & Bee on Friday
Warner maintains lead over Gilmore
Former Gov. Mark R. Warner continues to hold a colossal lead over former Gov. Jim Gilmore in the race to replace John W. Warner in the U.S. Senate.
October 30, 2008
Carpetbagger allegations, gay film intensify 5th District campaign
The race between U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, and Democratic challenger Tom Perriello continued to intensify Thursday
October 29, 2008
Democrats give Perriello a boost
Democrat Tom Perriello’s bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, is getting a sizable last-minute cash infusion.
October 15, 2008
Goode denies involvement with gay art house film
U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount, said on Wednesday that he had nothing to do with a 2003 art house film that depicts gay sex, violent beatings and drug use.
October 09, 2008
TV debate was needed
Virgil Goode might not have “agreed” to a televised debate — but he should have.
No wonder Goode ducked
I am not surprised Rep. Virgil Goode, R-Rocky Mount, cancelled his televised debate with Tom Perriello, Democrat.
A simple question
So tell me, Jim Gilmore and Virgil Goode ...
September 29, 2008
Perriello cries foul over campaign ad
Democratic candidate Tom Perriello’s campaign called on local TV stations to stop airing what it describes as a misleading attack ad run by longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr.
September 04, 2008
Goode takes on ‘anchor baby’ issue
U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. wants to end what he calls the nation’s “anchor baby situation” — and he’s willing to amend the U.S. Constitution if that’s what it takes.
August 26, 2008
5th District race offers a clear choice
Voters in Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District must choose between two strong candidates. One, the incumbent, panders to our baser instincts, while the other appeals to our better nature.
August 11, 2008
High-tech bomb sniffer finds hidden landmines
A prototype underground explosives detector that was manufactured in an Albemarle County factory is helping Army troops clear deadly minefields overseas.
July 14, 2008
Perriello to speak at monthly breakfast
Democratic congressional candidate Tom Perriello will discuss his campaign against longtime incumbent 5th District Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr. at a Democratic breakfast in Albemarle County.
