Rightfully so?
As the Congressman puts it:
From the Time-Dispatch:
the state GOP “gave me the middle finger.”
Rep. Davis holds little back. He’s not even attending the RPV Convention this weekend. That’s got to be a first in most people’s memory. He’s also convince Mark Warner will soon be Senator Warner.
We’ve got a weak candidate
Of course he’s referring to former Governor Jim Gilmore who won the early victory against Tom Davis in convincing the RPV to hold a convention for the Senate nomination rather than primary that would have probably favored Davis. I wonder if his opinion will change much if Bob Marshall is the Republican Senate nominee come Saturday afternoon? (doubtful)
I’ve been a fan of Tom Davis’ for years. I still remember as a senior at GMU my interests in politics stirring up and I spent many of hours volunteering on his first campaign for Congress. That was my introduction to grass root politics. I also remember attending the first debate between him and then-Congresswoman Leslie Byne. He mopped the floor with her. The fire he had in his belly for the battle was astonishing. I still come across the video tape of the debate from time to time as I’m searching for something in the old t.v. cabinet in my basement. I sure wish he’d make a return engagement and whip up on good ole Leslie again – (and not do so through the surrogate of Gerry Connelly).
Filed under: Virginia Politics
Now I understand why Tom Davis ran for Delegate to the National Convention at the 11th District Convention. Normally Congressmen are elected as Delegates to the National Convention at the State Convention without any effort. I wondered why Tom went to all the trouble of running at the congressional district level.
This year, Tom will not even be at the state convention, and he let this bomb drop right before the state convention.
Four years ago, Davis was on the committee at the state convention that interviewed me to be a delegate to the national convo.
Davis is on that same committee this year. He’s not showing up, and is sending a proxy this year.
Sen. John Warner will not be attending the convention either. It’s a shame that neither of these Virginia statesmen will be there to receive recognition for their Congressional service.
I really don’t understand why Rep. Davis is burning bridges. He had $2 million and could have put up a good fight at the convention. Instead, he blinked. Now he just looks bitter.
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