I have to say, this is a remarkably positive, sober, and case-making first ad from an Adams campaign that continues to impress — and quite the contrast from a shrill and panicked Herring campaign that knows it has screwed up.
So here is the major theme, and it’s not hard to figure this one out. Â Mark Herring literally violated his oath of office — not once, but several times — in order to be an activist rather than Virginia’s Attorney General.
Adams is literally the anti-Herring.
This race is really going to come down to several themes:
- I’d rather get a beer with Adams than Herring.
- I’d rather have Adams watch my kids.
- I’d rather watch a baseball game with Adams than Herring.
- Adams would carry a conversation; Herring would provide that awkward silence.
- Herring never blinks. Â Adams is a human being.
- Herring would force you to pay the tab; Adams would pick up the check.
- Adams probably calls his mother once a week.
- Adams eats his steak medium rare; Herring well done.
- Herring probably eats his french fries with a knife and fork.
- Herring would argue for hours over a Monopoly game; Adams would graciously let you win.
One could go on, but you get the point. Â Herring has that creepiness factor that puts everyone on edge. Â Adams is just an all-around great American.
Can’t beat that match-up.
