U.S. Senate campaign rhetoric heats up Gene Marrano August 6, 2014 1 minute read Ed Gillespie Sen. Mark Warner Republican U.S. Senate challenger Ed Gillespie has questioned incumbent Democrat’s Mark Warner’s use of charter air travel … and the incumbent’s willingness to debate… and the Senator has returned that volley. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Don’t call it a “meal plan” at Virginia Tech — it’s a “dining plan”Next: Body of missing NC man recovered from river in Va. Related Stories Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0