EW Jackson on the campaign trail, saying extreme things that have the great and wise up in arms:
Jackson’s words about party unity — and his special mention of Pete Snyder’s early and open embrace of the Jackson campaign — is worth noting because of who is not mentioned. Bill Bolling, call your office. And then there’s Bob McDonnell…
The Virginia GOP’s de facto leader, the term-limited Gov. Bob McDonnell, implicitly reproached Jackson through a spokesman.
“The Governor believes in a Virginia that provides opportunities and respect for all,” said McDonnell’s communications director, Tucker Martin. “There will always be political and policy disagreements, which should be expressed with civility. While, as expected, the Governor may have a different opinion on a few issues than some of our candidates, he knows that Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will lead a strong ticket focused on jobs, schools, taxes, government efficiency and kitchen table issues.
“This talented Republican leadership team will run a spirited and victorious campaign focused on solving problems and getting results for the citizens, just as the Attorney General has done in his current office,” McDonnell added.
We can quibble with Politico’s characterization of this as an implicit reproach, but the text allows itself to be interpreted as a rebuke. One wonders if McDonnell and Bolling are reading from the old Mark Warner playbook.
