Republican Attorney General candidate Steve Baril has called for a series of debates with his opponent, Del. Robert McDonnell. Most observers see this as the desperate act of a floundering campaign; the candidate who’s behind always wants more debates.

The Daily Press editorial page sees it a slap at their region:

First thought: It’s a swell proposition, if only Baril would attune himself to Peninsula sensibilities. He wants to have a debate in Hampton Roads and then suggests Norfolk. Thanks a lot.

Ah, a floundering campaign commits an almost unforgiveable gaffe.