Politico: Donner Considering Senate Bid
By Shaun Kenney | Sunday, March 20th, 2011 | PoliticsMost Virginia politicos may not know of Timothy Donner, but he certainly has an opinion on the current political climate, and is putting considerable funding towards staking out a claim in the debate:
Politico has a bit of a scoop as to why Donner is making the consideration:
In explaining his thinking, Dornan said Donner is under no illusion about how difficult it would be to knock off Allen, but noted that 2010 proved that frontrunner status can be fleeting.
“We also know that George Allen had a 30 point lead on Jim Webb,” Dornan said, referring to the retiring Democratic incumbent. “He’s held office for 21 years before 2006 and he’s been lobbying for the last six. Frankly, while he’s a nice guy, we think it’s time for new representation in the commonwealth.”
Asked about Radtke, Dornan said, “She’s been working in government since she graduated from college.”
Ouch.
Donner would probably not be getting as much attention if not for the single fact that he is not only wealthy, but media savvy as well. Not your GOP version of Terry McAuliffe, but close…
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Shaun Kenney is the Chairman of the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors, former Communications Director for the Republican Party of Virginia, and an active blogger since 2002. Shaun lives in Thomas Jefferson's backyard with his wife, six children, and a modest attempt at a farm in Kents Store, Virginia.
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16 Responses to "Politico: Donner Considering Senate Bid"
I think that’s giving Radtke a bit too much credit.
Ouch x2.
Of course, here’s the real catch. Allen boosters will be upset that I even mentioned this guy, Radtke boosters will see this as further evidence that I’m a TINO, Marshall supporters will be upset, McCormack supporters will be upset, etc.
Man, I love primary season! Especially when the primary election is (check calendar) 15 months away!
Oh goody, a Republican version of Andy Rooney.
Donner? I thought this guy dies in some mountain pass out west a long time ago but somehow managed to save a bunch of people afterwards…
OK — I laughed out loud on that one, Greg.
In one sentence, he pretty much plowed through Radtke. That was pretty hilarious.
Shaun, I’m willing to listen to anyone. I just fear Allen’s weaknesses in a general election still exist, and what happened in 2006 wasn’t just about saying somethings stupid, but showed that Allen isn’t in line with what Virginia has become since 1993. And Tim Kaine, I don’t care what anyone says, is a very tough out.
No stage presence.. Donner may have the money but he doesn’t have the fire.
Remember folks. Team Allen in 2006 is not Team Allen in 2012. The real pros are now running the show.
Donner is right about Radke though… She’s been in Government her whole life and yet has never been elected to anything. She can say she’s pure and tea party innocent but just cause the pastor calls you a lady in church on Sunday… doesn’t account for your activities on the other six days of the week.
btw Is Donner willing to eat his young to win the election… hehehe
Sorry had to say it.
Seriously, is George Allen the best the GOP can do? Donner looks like a breath of fresh air in a field that is full of stale air.
Asking if George Allen is the best we can do is like asking if Brett Farve is the best Minnesota can do.
He may not be the best we can do, but he’s pretty darn good and he’s got a track record for governing that is hard to match in Virginia.
People look at the field of potentials and each, in their own way, evaluate the brand each candidate projects. Voters want ideas and experience but – most importantly– they look to trust. Citizens want a leader they can believe in, especially when times are tough. I’m not sure Allen (or Radtke) will find getting a check in THAT box will be so easy, once campaign season begins.
BTW, Herman Cain was on C-SPAN’s Road to the White House tonight – interesting and pretty smart guy.
@Brian…Not sure if Favre is the best example to use here. You could definitely come up with something better.
@DJ, Did I hear him talk about joining Mike Lee, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul? How ‘bout that? Must’ve been that poor message those TP Reps provide.
@Jay D, Herman Cain is a phenomenal speaker and has a very impressive resume, Godfather’s Pizza and talk radio. I’m a big fan of his, he’s going to definitely bring some spark to the republican primary.
Who?
That’s exactly the question Virginians will ask. I live in NOVA, know a bit about republican politics, and I’ve never heard of him. That doesn’t bode well in a republican primary.
“Who?” was the same question asked of Webb.
Cool, someone else to not vote for.
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