by Kerry Dougherty

I almost feel sorry for Democrat Del. Dan Helmer. OK, not really.

He desperately wants to go to Congress and his twice-thwarted dream seemed within reach when Democrats drew a lobster-shaped district just for him in their new gerrymandering scheme. 

Now it looks like Helmer’s going to get his teeth kicked in.

Again. 

You see, he was bigfooted last week by Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of former Gov. Terry  McAuliffe, who jumped into the race and brought along a squad of Democrat women.

Helmer ran for Congress twice before: In 2018 when he lost to Jennifer Wexton and in 2024 when he lost to Suhas Subramanyam.

Helmer’s an unapologetic abortion and gun-control enthusiast, you’d think he’d be a winner.

The delegate who’s been tirelessly campaigning for a YES vote in this spring’s gerrymandering referendum, appeared to have a district drafted just for him. You know, that lobster-shaped monstrosity.

A reward, if you will, for his loyal service to the Democrat party. Continue reading.