What’s the Truth About AC Cordoza?

In the four years since he was first elected to the House, AC Cordoza has revealed a lot about himself. He revealed that he doesn’t believe you should be able to take paid time off to care for yourself or a loved one, including a baby. That he wants to let drug companies charge you whatever they want for life-saving medications. And that he wants to let price-gouging corporations slap any hidden fees on any purchase with nothing in return. 

But what’s been increasingly disturbing is what he hasn’t revealed. He has a history of erratic behavior, whether it’s being an unprofessional boss or being charged with a misdemeanor for pointing a gun at a retired state trooper. 

Cordoza’s campaign ads now are just plain weird. He’s featuring his friends and associates, some of whom have questionable legal records just like him. In his newest ad, Cordoza features a woman claiming she falsely accused him of predatory behavior. The woman in the ad is assumed to be at large after failing to appear in court and facing multiple charges, including a felony, in cities across Hampton Roads. Despite the record of his friend, the ad ends with a “Law & Order” focused approval message featuring him and Sheriff Ron Montgomery. 

The ad responds to a spot from his opponent, Virgil Thornton, which highlights Cordoza's court-documented history of strange behavior, but it only leaves us with more questions. Was Cordoza aware of the warrant and charges against his friend? Was Sheriff Ron Montgomery, who appears at the end of the ad, informed or aware he was endorsing an ad featuring an at-large criminal? Will AC Cordoza have sufficient answers and explanations for yet another incriminating situation? 

At this point, the only clear thing about AC is that he’s willing to hide truths from voters over and over while voting against their interests.