Something Else About That Forged Signature Scandal In VA-02

UNITED STATES - JULY 25: Reps. Scott Taylor, R-Va., left, and Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill in Rayburn Building on July 25, 2018. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) — UNITED STATES - JULY 25: Reps. Scott Taylor, R-Va., left, and Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., attend a House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill in Rayburn Building on July 2... UNITED STATES - JULY 25: Reps. Scott Taylor, R-Va., left, and Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., attend a House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill in Rayburn Building on July 25, 2018. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) MORE LESS

August 22, 2018 6:02 p.m.

Earlier today I published a report on the ballot qualification signature scandal currently shaking up the VA-02 congressional race. In short, incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Taylor’s campaign staffers are alleged to have forged dozens of signatures (and counting) on petitions to get...

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