The Washington Post Editorial Board is blaming Ken Cuccinelli and his right wing policies for his loss on Tuesday. And their editorial continues to use very vivid negative language in describing Ken Cuccinelli.
Fundamentally, what caused Tuesday’s Republican wipeout was Mr. Cuccinelli himself and the record he compiled — a clear, consistent right-wing agenda forged over a decade in Richmond.
The Cuccinelli record had nothing to do with job-creation or the state’s economic well-being or alleviating deepening transportation problems, all of which are central to Virginians’ well-being. It was mainly about bashing homosexuals, harassing illegal immigrants, crusading against abortion, denying climate change, flirting with birthers and opposing gun control. A hero to the tea party and a culture warrior of the first rank, Mr. Cuccinelli lost because he was among the most polarizing and provocative figures in Richmond for a decade. That made him the wrong candidate for Virginia.
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The editorial also uses language describing the Tea Party and Cuccinelli that creates an image of them as acting like children.
No fair! That’s the cry from some Republicans, especially tea party acolytes of Ken Cuccinelli II, the GOP candidate who lost narrowly Tuesday. In a spilt-milk snit, they are crying foul. A sulking Mr. Cuccinelli has refused to make the traditional call to congratulate Mr. McAuliffe on his victory.
It may be news to the tea party, but politics can be rough.
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As much as I have enjoyed reading the strong language that The Washington Post Editorial Board has used to describe Ken Cuccinelli recently, I am glad that in the future I am less likely to read their opinions about Cuccinelli as he fades from the public view due to his loss.
And as a final note, isn't it nice that we are now hearing reports about Governor Elect McAuliffe rather than Governor Elect Cuccinelli.
Here are some other examples of editorials that The Washington Post ran recently criticizing Cuccinelli.
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