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Boyd Marcus was a campaign consultant for Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

When you find yourself in a stew, it’s best to avoid anything that could give you heartburn.

So on Brunswick Stew day at the Capitol, Gov. Terry McAuliffe sidestepped a question on whether it was worth paying GOP turncoat-turned-McAuliffe supporter Boyd Marcus $140,000 for his consulting work during the Democrat’s successful campaign.

Campaign finance documents show that Marcus was paid $40,000 from the McAuliffe campaign, and $100,000 from the political action committee of the Democratic Governor’s Association.

Instead, McAuliffe reiterated his support for Marcus to assume a high-paying seat on the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, saying Marcus’ experience in government makes him well qualified for the job.

“Most importantly, Boyd is qualified to be on the ABC,” McAuliffe said following a photo-op and sampling of the hearty tomato and chicken staple on a cold and damp Wednesday.

“He was a chief of staff to a governor, chief of staff to two members of Congress, including Eric Cantor. That’s what it was all about.”