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.

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