you, and i am sorry that we failed to provide a safe, welcoming and affirming environment that we aspire to provide >> the superintendent of schools apologized for dismissing a father's please for answers after his daughter was reportedly sexual assaulted in a bathroom by a male wearing a skirt. that father was initially arrested. even with these emotional issues at play, turnout in virginia's early voting has so far been lethargic. jon? >> jon: alexandalexandria, than. washington times opinion editor is joining us now. he is also a fox news contributor and a long time virginia resident. it is a 51, 46 percent race right now, according to the polls with mcauliffe in the lead. does it surprise you that the race is this tight, charlie? >> yeah, you know, from 30,000 feet, it is surprising, just because virginia over the last ten years has really become a pretty reliable democratic