Wittman for Senate trial balloon spotted?

Steve Vaughan Local, National, Politics, Virginia Friday, February 11, 2011Friday, February 11, 2011 1 Minute

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.

Published Friday, February 11, 2011Friday, February 11, 2011

6 thoughts on “Wittman for Senate trial balloon spotted?”

Steve Vaughan says:

Friday, February 11, 2011 at 6:23 pm

Ah, I thought I had an exclusive on this, but the trial balloon apparently went by the Free-Lance Star too.
Vivian J. Paige says:

Friday, February 11, 2011 at 7:59 pm

Here is the FL-S piece.
Henry Ryto says:

Friday, February 11, 2011 at 9:01 pm

I can’t imagine Wittman giving up a safe House seat for a longshot at the Senate.
1. Silence Dogood says:
  
  Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:46 pm
  
  I know, right?
Britt Howard says:

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 8:41 pm

Interesting. 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.
Steve Vaughan says:

Monday, February 14, 2011 at 10:04 am

Britt: 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.