Reply #49: I'll say never in Virginia [View All]

[TheVirginian]

Virginia won't do it. The rural counties that gave Warner at least 40% wouldn't give Affleck 10%. And Affleck has too much baggage that comes with Hollywood, like drugs and sex, that won't play well in a red state. Actors (and wrestlers) have won in politics before, but there is a steep difference between Minnesota & California, and Virginia. We understand that when we vote for governor, we're voting for a successor to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. When we vote for Senator, we're voting for a successor to James Monroe and John Tyler. Ben Affleck would not win in Virginia.