Left of Center: How Tom Perriello Won
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Tom Perriello achieved what almost no one thought he could do. He defeated Republican incumbent Virgil Goode by only 745 votes. What were the factors that led to Perriello’s victory? Well, on January 5, 2009, the group Left of Center sponsored a panel discussion to explore that question, and to look ahead to what it means for Democrats in the 5th District.
- 1:00 - Introduction from Brevy Cannon of Left of Center
- 2:45 - Presentation by Brian Bills, Perriello’s personal assistant during the campaign
- 20:17 - Presentation by Kellie Palmer, who worked on a voter registration campaign in the rural southside
- 33:00 - Presentation by Rachel Klarman
- 43:00 - Comments from Will Goldsmith, News Editor at C-Ville Weekly
- 50:00 - Comments from Lindsay Barnes, Reporter from the Hook
- 56:00 - Comments from Fred Hudson, Chairman of the 5th District Democratic Party
- 1:10:30 - Question and answer period begins