Matthew Berry for Congress (Endorsement from "The Virginia Conservative" Blog)

The Virginia Conservative ^ | May 22, 2010 | virginiaconservative

[Impy]

Murphy appears to have the better credentials

I don't know about that. I'm sure many are inclined to go with the military guy and 24 years of Army service is a great congressional qualifier but Berry's credentials seem pretty impressive to me.

[EDINVA]

From the VA Secretary of State a few minutes ago:

Member House of Representatives
(08)

Last Reported: Jun 8 2010 8:00PM EST

Matthew B. Berry 4,569 50.71%
J. Patrick Murray 4,440 49.28%
Precincts Reporting: 100 of 156 (64.10%)

Voter Turnout:
9,009 of 410,674 active voters (2.193%)
9,009 of 448,636 total voters (2.008%)

[Impy]

Murray ended up winning. Close one.

[AuH2ORepublican]

Yes, Murray won by 52%-48%, a close, but unambiguous, margin. I wish Murray well in the general, but it’s going to be very uphill for him.