Breaking news
By Steve Vaughan
What may be the first signs of a move by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-1st) to enter the 2012 U.S. Senate race came to light Friday.
The story should go up some time tonight at The Virginia Gazette.
Wittman for Senate trial balloon spotted?
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Ah, I thought I had an exclusive on this, but the trial balloon apparently went by the Free-Lance Star too.
Posted by Steve Vaughan | Friday, February 11, 2011, 6:23 pmHere is the FL-S piece.
Posted by Vivian J. Paige | Friday, February 11, 2011, 7:59 pmI can’t imagine Wittman giving up a safe House seat for a longshot at the Senate.
Posted by Henry Ryto | Friday, February 11, 2011, 9:01 pmI know, right?
Posted by Silence Dogood | Friday, February 11, 2011, 11:46 pmInteresting. Allen supporters could see reason to dump him for Wittman. Allen being damaged goods, Wittman could become the new establishment favorite. Webb dropping out could make it more realistic for Wittman’s chances to secure his party’s nomination. It could also split anti-Radtke votes.
Posted by Britt Howard | Saturday, February 12, 2011, 8:41 pmBritt: I’d agree with you that, unlike most of the other candidates, who’ve been discussed as possibles in the GOP race, Wittman would take votes from both Allen AND Radtke.
Posted by Steve Vaughan | Monday, February 14, 2011, 10:04 am