However, as you point to discontent in the RPV, surely you can see people wanting an alternative. A LOT of toes have been unapologetically stomped on and bad blood is evident.

Would it not be tactically sound to run a conservative Democrat after those disenfranchised voters? Can you see them voting for Moran? I’m not to sure about that. Moran has good credentials if you’re a Democrat. Especially, if you’re the enviornmentalist type but, he’s less palatable to those not of the liberal persuasion.

Yes, McDonnell has truly damaged his chances with some voters but, it’ll be a LOOOOOONG run until November. His PR with Frederick backers can go from rabid enemy status, to mere dislike in that amount of time. I’m not sure “dislike” is enough to jump ship over to vote for a Lefty like Moran.

To me, Terry is McAwful. I agree with you. He would be the worst pick possible for the Democrats.

As for Brian Kirwin, I don’t judge him based on who he campaigns for. Sometimes he’s “on the clock”. He can seperate his job and his political beliefs. Bit of a mercenary. I don’t know that I could campaign for someone I don’t believe in. I’m not that flexible. But hey, to each his own path. We all have families to feed and political consultancy is a job.

Thanks for the reply.

You say Bush/McCain in 2000 left you soooooo bitter against the party, but you bragged and bragged about all the Republicans you’ve supported since then. Which was it? Did it take 5 or 6 years for you to act on all the revulsion you felt in 2000?

Try some more spin, William. You and I know the truth about why you support whom you support, and it has nothing to do with Karl Rove, Republican infighting, or a range of issues beyond one.

Mr. Howard: I am an independent voter. I used to be a hard core Republican but that whole Bush McCain thing in 2000 left me very bitter toward the GOP tactics. For me I’ll debate the issues and support candidates in either party, left or right liberal or conservative. I don’t consider myself conservative or liberal and no longer a republican as the GOP (under Rove) hasn’t done anything but attack others including our own folks as Brian so aptly demonstrates on a daily basis. Frankly when I heard republicans calling each other liberals, it turned my stomach and I can’t understand attacking ones own folks then expecting them to stand by you in November.

You asked my opinion: Deeds doesn’t have the stature all across Virginia to win. He is very good with the debate facts/numbers and has a good record. Moran has an equally excellent record and is from a higher populated/dense area of Virginia but also has the name recognition to win and carry on the GOV agendas that Warner and Kaine have started. For me, Terry is an outsider and I don’t think Virginia is ready for him and all his Dem history. Has lots of money but I’m not buying his pitch. As for Repub Bob, he really is holding losing cards as he is fighting a suicidal GOP ticket that eats its own and can’t figure out who or what they represent in Virginia. I don’t have a personal issue with Bob but his baggage and the Virginia GOP infighting will doom him. America has seen the attacks and greed of the GOP and the business community and they have left the GOP in droves. The only chance Bob has is if Terry Mac wins the Dem ticket and Virginia isn’t ready to make the move with an outsider.

If you are naturally a conservative democrat that sometimes votes GOP but, have issues with McDonnell, I understand you wanting to vote for anyone but, him. What I don’t get is your strong support for Moran over Criegh Deeds. Just curious to know.

Going back to the 90s for your Republican endorsements is pretty lame as well. I’m surprised you didn’t add Eisenhower while you were at it.

Bob Tata? When did you endorse him? When he was unopposed, or when no viable Democrat ran against him.

City Council. The people you named you endorsed when they were incumbents. Bob Dyer, Ron Villanueva and many others were not supported by you until they actually won, and then you ran to their side four years later. You must love fair weather.

Funny when I point out the truth that you leave out about yourself, you jump from attacking Bob McDonnell to personally attacking me.

Ask Meyera and Reba McClanan how much your hearty support helped them. Kiss of death? I’ll take my record over yours any day.

Don’t listen to Brian as he’ll spin his negative message on anyone or anything just to try to win a race. He has been the kiss of death in just about every race he has been involved with for many years.

Like the way he pushed for a tax increase to buy radios. Gee, I’m sure someone has bought some radios by now, but Bailey’s tax increase is still on the books.

I suppose the people that complain about Bob should run for office themselves. The people who listen to Bob speech would know there is a big difference on almost all the issues between him and the three Ds. For you people who dont like Bob and claim to want lower taxes go out and work for his defeat and I know you will not like it when the D’s not only raise the sales tax again but also the state income tax.

So you really expect me and the voters to ignore his inability to see HRTA as wrong? Then you got that whole Fredrick nightmare going on…

The best thing Bob has going for him is that there are three folks in the Dems race. If it were just one, Bob would already be toast.