Signer for Virginia Lieutenant Governor

by publius

I don't really do official endorsements and appeals for funds in elections (not sure I ever have).  But for those interested in the Virginia Lieutenant Governor's race (especially Virginians), I wanted to take a moment and urge you to support Michael Signer.

He's just an all-around impressive guy -- and is a solid progressive on the issues.  He has, for instance, earned widespread support from labor (and is a strong supporter of the EFCA).  He's also won endorsements from the 2005 Democratic LG candidate, Leslie Byrne (another friend of labor). 

In the interests of disclosure, he's also a friend.  But I wouldn't write this if I didn't think he'd be an outstanding LG -- and a champion of progressive policies in a key state.

So if you are so inclined, his donation page is here.  The reporting period for the second quarter in Virginia ends at midnight, so anything of any size today is particularly valuable.

Thanks all - and now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

Comments

[Warren Terra]

For any others who, like me, prefer to give via ActBlue, to promote liberal internet organizing, I did a quick search. Not knowing anything about the bundlers, I chose the one claiming to be Signer's sister, as being a fairly neutral choice, lest I promote the apparent fundraising influence of someone who turns out to be an oddball.
That said, I only gave a very little money - I'm not actually terribly generous.

[Dave K]

I second what publius has said about Mike -- he's a good guy, very smart and progressive, and deserves our support.

[blogbudsman]

If he's in big labor's pocket, why does he need campaign money - to legitimize their buying his election? Will there still be an actual vote, or can they just force folks to sign cards? Good, smart AND progressive - uh, well, OK.

[fasdf]

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[glasgowtremontaine]

Hey Publius,

Thanks so much for posting this! Your post came up on a last-minute iPhone Google at our polling place ("Lieutenant Governer? We have to pick a Lieutenant Governor too?"). Results still haven't been announced that I've seen, but you definitely netted Signer at least 3 votes ...

[KCinDC]

But not enough to keep him from losing 21-74% to Jody Wagner. Still, it's just as well to have one of the three Democratic statewide candidates not be a white male.