I'm told he's a Republican, but whatever. What all voters want to see are specifics. What are his positions on reproductive rights, marriage equality, the recently passed transportation plan, etc? Does he have any endorsements and if so, from whom? What exactly is his platform? Any job retention or creation ideas for Virginia and for the 45th District in particular? How does his personal and professional experience translate to effective public service? Has he served on any boards and commissions in town? Worked on any campaigns? Volunteered for any groups? Details please, Mr. Engle.

Uh, I think the Statement of Organization is a pretty simple form you file to initiate a campaign. But I like your genius suggestion that a candidate should share his platform, etc. with the voters. Maybe he'll do that between now and the election in 8 months.

And we're off. When I read this article this morning, I wondered how long it would take for the attacks to begin. And no surprise that Gail was the first out of the gate. Though I supported Rob and likely will continue to do so, having opposing viewpoints makes the system better. Why don't we give the process a chance?

As this article clearly states, he has a website up, not just a statement of organization. Normally, a candidate states his or her positions on their website. There is nothing of substance on Engle's website, and it's been up for at least a week. He shouldn't have gone live with it if it wasn't ready to be reviewed. I applaud him for having the guts and determination to run, but don't make it amateur hour. That's just embarrassing for all concerned. If he's going to run, he has to take it seriously.

No specifics on his facebook page either and nothing to speak of on his twitter account. All I could tell from either is that ihe s against the repeal of the 2nd Amendment, which is not within the scope of a state delegate's authority anyway. If he wants to run a serious race, he really needs to step up his game.

I guess you're right. I went to a party last night and all people were talking about were the House of Delegates races next fall. Get with it Mr. Engle! Times a'wastin' and you're EMBARRASING yourself.

He claims to have received quite a number of medals and honors. If I were a journalist, I certainly would be seeking confirmation that he is not trying to pull a "Scott Gordon". Credit to him if they are real, but Alexandria voters shouldn't be trusting newcomers at face value, given what's happened before.

Are you accusing Scott Gordon of falsifying military experience?

Aren't most people in Alexandria newcomers? I grew up here but it seems like we have lots of transplants because of the government and military. Moran is from Boston and Warner is from Indiana and they keep getting elected.

I was defending the word "newcomer", and commenting on the post above me from Matt that read "but Alexandria voters shouldn't be trusting newcomers at face value". I think you misread my post. I have no problem with a "newcomer". I'm happy with Mark Warner.