Rigell cash-for-clunkers picked-up by USA Today

Loyola quoted on Rigell's hypocrisy

In a USA Today article titled "Dealers-turned-candidates run into trouble", Scott Rigell is pointed out as one of four car dealers turned candidate "running against Nancy Pelosi" that participated in a Democratic stimulus effort. Additionally, Rigell is also attributed to contributing significant amounts to the Obama Presidential and Mark Warner Senatorial campaigns.

Scott Rigell, who is running in a House district that includes Virginia Beach, criticized Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a January speech for "reckless bailouts and an out-of-control federal debt." But records show he sold 138 cars under Cash for Clunkers last year.

"It's the hypocrisy of it," said Ben Loyola, a Republican challenging Rigell in the primary. "You can't say you're against these programs, bailouts, and yet benefit wholeheartedly from them."

What does Cantor’s endorsement of Rigell mean?

Strict party line voter gives car dealer the nod.

When I read Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA 7th), minority whip, blessed 2nd District primary hopeful Scott Rigell with his endorsement, I knew that Rigell had been explained how the system works.

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Scott Rigell first to hurl the mud

Push-poll and press release kicks-off negative campaign effort.

I guess it was too much to ask. Unlike Governor Bob McDonnell’s campaign that spoke to issues and had nothing but respect for his opposition, Rigell, a political neophyte, has come out slinging mud.

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