Veteran GOP strategist endorses, advises McAuliffe

[brooklynite]

Source: WTOP

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Longtime Republican political strategist Boyd Marcus is endorsing Democrat Terry McAuliffe for governor and will advise his campaign.

Marcus was an architect of Republican former Gov. Jim Gilmore's 1997 successful campaign. He also has advised the campaigns of U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Richmond.

Most recently, Marcus guided the aborted gubernatorial bid of Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who has refused to rally behind the man who won the GOP nomination, Ken Cuccinelli.

Marcus tells The Associated Press he's endorsing McAuliffe because he sees him as the candidate willing to work with both parties to get things done.



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[silvershadow]

1. And there you have it. nt

[Leontius]

3. I certainly hope so. Va needs a lot of things done.

[onehandle]

2. Here's hoping. If the 'Cooch' is elected. Virginia is done. nt

[lark]

4. McAuliffe is DLC to the max.

While he wouldn't promote the sick social things, he's in line with the 1%ers all the way. Wish they had a real Dem, and not the middle of the road, Repug lite. However, he's def. better than heavy Repug, Cucinelli. So sick of Dems having to hold their noses during votes.

[Beacool]

5. I don't care who advises him as long as McAuliffe wins.

Cuccinelli is too frightening for words.