Politics

No, Ed Gillespie Isn’t Running a Racist Campaign

Doesn’t Hold Water

The GOP gubernatorial candidate is running some tough ads with racial overtones. But so is the other side. This race would be playing out like this no matter who was president.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

Senior Columnist

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