Rosalyn Cooperman, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article in The Virginian-Pilot about an incumbent Republican delegate in Virginia Beach who, according to the article, says his “Democratic opponent’s attack mailers have actually benefited his campaign — so much so that he’s reporting them as a $44,000 in-kind contribution in official records submitted to the state.”
“In reality, the stunt is a creative way to frame what’s shaping up to be a close race as Democrats try to flip enough seats to seize control of the General Assembly,” Cooperman said. “It’s political theater, to be sure.” Read more.
Liz Larus says
Kudos!