Rep. Bobby Scott Officially Considering Senate Bid
By | Friday, March 25th, 2011 | Politics

Last week, we touched on the Governor Wilder stirring unrest within the state Democratic Party, complaining that Bobby Scott had not gotten his just consideration. Scott’s spokesman said nothing was being ruled out.

Today, our buddy at the Virginian-Pilot, Bill Bartel, spoke to Bobby Scott in person. Scott personally indicated he was considering the seat due essentially to his boredom in the House.

Apparently, Scott is frustrated now with the Republican majority and unless there’s a significant anti-Republican movement that would allow the Democrats to retake the House next year (not likely) then he feels his seniority would be better served in the Senate.

That being said, he said there in no urgency and that it would likely be July until any announcement.

Given that to this point the Democratic talking point has been Tim Kaine is our guy hell or high water (which would be great for the Republicans), the notion of an intraparty battle between two men who have no chance at winning in November 2012?

It’s a great time to be a Republican in Virginia.

Go Bobby go!


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One Response to "Rep. Bobby Scott Officially Considering Senate Bid"
  1. Daniel Cunnane April 27, 2011 17:40 pm

    I am a political science major at ODU. I see this election between Scott/Kaine and the 3 Republicans as being a toss up this early out. Virginia is a purple state now. While more Republicans are elected right now from Virginia, this next election is being held at the same time as a presidential election. The minority vote was not out in force in 2009 and 2010. It will be for 2012. If Obama has coattails to run on, I see Kaine/Scott winning. If Obama has low approval ratings I see the Republican winning. Wait for next year at this time for me to make an official prediction.

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