Dr. Michael Breiner has been running a great race against Republican Ralph Smith in the 22nd district (Botetourt County, Salem and Radford, and parts of Roanoke and Montgomery counties). For instance, at last report, Breiner had more cash on hand than Smith. Now, Breiner has been endorsed by Roanoke County Sheriff Gerald Holt and Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Whitt. According to Whitt, "We need strong leadership in Richmond to tie together mental health and law enforcement and laws to give us the power in legislation to be able to deal with these issues and divert and get folks help that need help as opposed to incarceration."
Sounds like just the job for Dr. Breiner! :)
*h/t Bob Marley and Eric Clapton.