See below for video and highlights from this evening’s “Red Wine and Blue” Democratic Lt. Governor candidates’ forum in Roanoke. Participants were VA State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, Prince William County School Board Chair Babur Lateef, VA State Senator Aaron Rouse, attorney Victor Salgado, and former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney.
UPDATE 7:14 pm – The first question is on what the candidates would do to support the SW Virginia region, especially those who are struggling. Sen. Hashmi emphasizes high-quality education, ensuring that there are good careers/jobs for graduates, broadband expansion.
UPDATE 7:12 pm – So far, the candidates have delivered their introductions. For the most part, they were very similar to the speeches the candidates delivered at the Mt. Vernon Dems’ Mardi Gras party in early March and Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day party in mid March.
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