Based on media reports, Jim has his impression of the Jerry Kilgore and Russ Potts appearance before the Virginia Association of Counties meeting yesterday.

What I noticed in the coverage was the total lack of any specifics from third party candidate Russ Potts. Apparently, when you’re “heaping scorn” on the Republican candidate, you get a standing ovation for platitudes like “no free lunch” and “put every revenue stream on the table.” Kilgore’s specific proposals are detailed and dismissed; Potts’ criticism is hailed as “refreshing.”

Add county officials to the editorial boards as Russ Potts’ constituency. They both savor the idea of increased taxes–they don’t need to know anything more. I could be wrong, but I think voters will want to know how much their taxes will go up and where that revenue will go.

Tyler Whitley’s Richmond Times-Dispatch story is here; the Roanoke Times story by Michael Sluss is here; Kate Andrews’ coverage in the Daily Progress is here. Were 50 people in the audience–or 150? That’s one discrepancy in the coverage.

It will be interesting to see reports tomorrow on Tim Kaine’s appearance before VACO today.