VaPilot: Norfolk’s Northam considering ’13 LG bid

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Northam, a Norfolk Democrat one year into his second legislative term, Friday told The Virginian-Pilot he’s reconsidering his plans to run for the state’s number two elected office.

“We are looking into that possibility,” he told a reporter, adding he’ll likely decide in the next two weeks but will hold off on a formal announcement until after the Nov. 6 election.

A physician, Northam is an intriguing candidate for Democrats.

He has potential crossover appeal due to his rural roots on the Eastern Shore, U.S. Army service, and favorable disposition to sportsmen’s issues, while also holding more liberal views on social topics such as abortion rights.

Republicans even approached him about switching parties in the past.

This is interesting on a number of fronts not just because of the depth of the GOP bench for bids for Lieutenant Governor, but because of the utter lack of activity from the Democrats from these top spots.

Given the supposed strength of the Democratic ticket in 2008, you’d think that the top 3 spots would have Democrats crawling out of the woodwork — and progressives rather than liberals.

So why Northam — a guy actively courted by the GOP for some time — and why for LG?   Curious stuff… but hat’s off to Northam for being willing to get into the arena.

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