(Talking Points Memo) – As Virginia Democrats continue to grapple with scandals faced by the top three Democrats in the state, the Virginia Democratic congressional delegation is preparing to back state Attorney General Mark Herring to become the next governor, according to reports from the Washington Post and CNN.
(The Hill) – Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring stepped down from his position at the Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) on Wednesday, hours after admitting to reporters that he had worn blackface to a party years ago while in college.
(CT Post) – Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring will make a run for governor in 2021, attempting to use his perch as the state’s top lawyer as a springboard to the Executive Mansion.
Four years ago, Democrat Mark Herring squeaked by Republican Mark Obenshain by just 165 votes to win the race for Virginia attorney general. But on Nov.7, Herring cruised to re-election against GOP nominee John Adams, winning by more than 176,000 votes while flipping usually conservative Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.
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