Remember “I have to waffle,” it was a famous line used during a 2007 State Senate debate by Janet Oleszek, who was running against then-State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli for the general election. Oleszek made many blunders during that race, and there was no doubt that she was not ready for prime time.
In fact, things were so bad during the State Senate race that The Washington Post gave a non-endorsement for Oleszek by saying:
“Democrat Janet Oleszek is a Fairfax County School Board member who has run a lackluster campaign, at times embarrassingly short on substance. The district, in Fairfax County, deserves better choices; we make no endorsement.”
Both Not Larry Sabato and Lowell over at Blue Virginia report that Janet Oleszek will be running for the Democratic nomination to go against current Braddock District Supervisor John Cook in the general election.
You have to wonder what is going in the Fairfax County Democratic Committee right now. This race could become a real battle in terms of leadership, whether State Sen. Chap Petersen takes control of the party or whether Rep. Gerry Connolly’s style stays in place. Both Connolly and Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recruited Chris Wade to run for the Braddock seat. Wade comes with some baggage, as he has voted in several Republican primaries, and there is no doubt that this upsets the grassroots. Petersen endorsed Oleszek, which could spell a change for the party, as this is one step to take the leadership from Connolly.
Whatever happens, the Braddock Supervisor race will be one to watch over time, as both the Democrats are not very strong candidates. In the end, it will all be contingent on the voters in the Braddock district.
Cross posted at Crystal Clear Conservative
