Mark Obenshain, Republican Candidate
Mark Herring, Democrat Candidate
The federal government shutdown provided fuel for the Democratic candidate for Attorney General to take shots at his Republican rival during their second debate. But while GOP Senator Mark Obenshain did not distance himself from the group which Democratic Senator Mark Herring says is behind the shutdown, the Republican painted his opponent as a figurehead who lacks vision and understanding of the office of Attorney General. Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil reports.
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