Alleged affair, accusations heat up usually quiet campaign

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — It’s the kind of spat you’d expect to find on daytime TV.
An anonymous email alleging an affair. Electronic records that suggest a surprise culprit. Accusations. Recriminations. A once close friendship destroyed.
But it’s not a soap opera. It’s the GOP primary for lieutenant governor in Virginia. A contest that’s typically a little-watched election has turned into a messy public scandal.
Earlier this week, state Sen. Bryce Reeves’ la