In 2008, Virginia just wanted you to show up with 10,000 signatures, and wouldn't check them, to get on the ballot. However, since then (I think in relation to a lawsuit relating to a 2010 election which hasn't been resolved yet - the lawsuit, not the election) they've changed it so that if you bring in 10,000 - 14,999 signatures they check them, and if you turn in 15,000, they don't bother checking.
Romney turned in 15,000, I think Ron Paul turned in less but his signatures were good, and Newt and Perry turned in 10,000+ but didn't have enough valid signatures after the check.
So, he did a good enough job, for 2008, but not for the way the rules are being followed now, and I think I read that this change in policy happened within the last six months or so.
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In 2008, Virginia just wanted you to show up with 10,000 signatures, and wouldn't check them, to get on the ballot. However, since then (I think in relation to a lawsuit relating to a 2010 election which hasn't been resolved yet - the lawsuit, not the election) they've changed it so that if you bring in 10,000 - 14,999 signatures they check them, and if you turn in 15,000, they don't bother checking.
Romney turned in 15,000, I think Ron Paul turned in less but his signatures were good, and Newt and Perry turned in 10,000+ but didn't have enough valid signatures after the check.
So, he did a good enough job, for 2008, but not for the way the rules are being followed now, and I think I read that this change in policy happened within the last six months or so.
On the other hand, it's hilarious.