Election 2011: Virginia Politics
Candidates have their work cut out for them in next week’s General Assembly election. Polls are showing wide-spread voter apathy, despite the possibility of a party shift in the state’s Senate. On today’s broadcast, Cathy talks with political reporters and experts about what is at stake – and how the redistricting process is affecting the election.

Guests:

Julian Walker covers state government for The Virginian-Pilot in Richmond.
www.pilotonline.com

Jeff E. Schapiro is a political reporter and columnist for The Times-Dispatch. He has covered Virginia elections and the state Capitol for 30 years.
www.timesdispatch.com

Dr. Quentin Kidd, Department Chair and Director of the Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University
www.cnu.edu