Said caveats are: Internal poll, D+16 district, and Moran’s still ahead by three. But a 44/41 Moran/Berry split at this stage is still noteworthy: add five points to Moran’s total and he still polls under 50% – which means that he’s vulnerable. I don’t mind seeing a 40/38 split on ‘try somebody new’/'keep Moran,’ either.
Post-Massachusetts, it’s no longer reasonable to assume that anybody on the Democratic side is too safe to be defeated: so keep an eye on this race. I’ve mentioned Matthew Berry before: if I was in his district I’d probably be supporting him in the primary right now, not least because he’s been engaging the new social media (which is a pretentious way of saying ‘he’s actively working to get support’). And I can’t [expletive deleted] stand Jim [expletive deleted] Moran. Watching that particular corrupt, anti-Semitic suckweasel go down in flames on Election Night would be a better present than a pony, and I’ve always wanted a pony.
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raydawggie Monday, February 1st at 10:13AM EST (link)If you want a look at the corrupt, neo-fascist direction the Dems are quickly sinking into, look no further than Jim Moran (D-VA).
Berry does seem to be the furthest along ...
ddstrain (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 10:24AM EST (link)among the Republican candidates. I would still like to see hear a bit more from Beryy and see what Ellmore and Murray are up to before “endorsing”. I don’t think Socci has a chance … who’d vote for a professional lobbyist in this environment …. though VA-8 is awash in lobbyists. Right now Berry does seem to have the infrastructure and money lead.
Moran is vulnerable, but he is in a much safer spot than Coakley in the the “Kennedy” seat. VA-8 Dems have a VERY strong machine.
Why do you need to hear more from Ellmore?
jwl1975 Monday, February 1st at 12:04PM EST (link)Didn’t he already demonstrate that he wasn’t a very good candidate last time? He put out a mailer with false claims about his primary challenger in 2008 and then, when called on it, blamed his teenage campaign manager.
I remember excitedly sitting in an ACRC meeting before the 2008 primary waiting to hear Ellmore speak for the first time. My excitement didn’t last long. I was thoroughly unimpressed. I wasn’t particularly impressed with the other Republican candidate either.
I am impressed with Matthew Berry though. I do look forward to hearing more from Patrick Murray. I agree that Socci, in part because he is a professional lobbyist, isn’t really a serious candidate.
So ummm
Darin_H (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 10:28AM EST (link)An incumbent under 50%……
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
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Moe Lane (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 10:56AM EST (link)I let myself declare DOOM in the Hoffman race, and while I was half-right I was half-wrong, too.
If Moran polls like this in September, it’s DOOM.
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FJG (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 11:01AM EST (link)However, my roommate and I live in VA-08. While I really don’t like Moran, my roommate wants to see him defeated with a passion. She even thought about running against him herself. And my neighbor isn’t too far behind her in their disgust for the man.
So Moe, I may not be able to promise you a pony but I can promise you 3 women in Moran’s district who are willing to campaign and vote against Moran on your, and our own, behalf.
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Richard Mullins (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 11:04AM EST (link)So we need to take every district serious, even if there might be a chance of losing. Getting rid of Jim Moran would be great, but he’s only one of those I’d love to see gone. The less speckle face congressmen around the better.
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No thanks on Berry
andybates Monday, February 1st at 12:34PM EST (link)“Matthew lives in Arlington with his partner Josh and two dogs.”
I’d love to beat Moran, but not with this type.
Thanks for sharing.
Moe Lane (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 2:02PM EST (link)Personally, I’d rather see a gay fiscal conservative in that seat than an anti-Semitic, corrupt suckweasel, but I guess that you have different priorities.
:holding up hand: You will not improve your position here with any response. Fair warning.
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andybates Monday, February 1st at 2:42PM EST (link)Where we should pour our resources in the House to dislodge Pelosi and crew. Replacing a bad Democrat with a bad Republican is a waste of resources. We rid ourselves of Foley, why would we invited another one in our midst.
So hotshot, you got a candidate?
mbecker908 (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 2:49PM EST (link)At the end of the day I’d welcome Lucifer to get rid of Moran. Then we’ve got two years to work out a primary challenge for him.
Moe is right. If this guy is the swing vote to replace Miss Nancy with a Republican at Speaker of the House I’m not just good with him, I’m great.
Hey doofus
Neil Stevens (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 2:55PM EST (link)How does being gay make him a bad Republican?
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I was wondering that myself, Neil.
muffin Monday, February 1st at 2:57PM EST (link)Am I missing something here?
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I mean yeah...
Neil Stevens (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 2:59PM EST (link)… if he’s off on marriage then that’s one bad issue, but being gay does not make him anti-marriage.
But I’m not aware of homosexuality being related to taxes, spending, war on terror, and other issues.
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I have no issues with how people live their personal lives, but
muffin Monday, February 1st at 3:03PM EST (link)show me a candidate’s stance on the issues with a voting record to back it up, and if it agrees with my principles, I’ll vote for him/her.
Fortitudine vincimus – By endurance we conquer
If he is the only Republican in the district.
andybates Monday, February 1st at 3:11PM EST (link)Then, yeah, I guess we have no choice. But surely there is someone in this district who is “fiscally conservative” and not a homosexual? As far as finding another candidate, if this is the best we can come up with, I am going to put my financial support in alot of other races, where our candidate doesn’t live with his partner Josh (unless her name is Janet) and their 2 dogs. Better than Moran embarass his party (if that is possible) than invite an embarassment into ours.
Please answer Neil's question.
Moe Lane (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 4:43PM EST (link)Next post.
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Scope (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 5:00PM EST (link)and making the case once again that Bush lied- there were no WMD’s.
No... he's not making that case, either...
randy streu (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 5:05PM EST (link)maybe he got caught up in the massive void created by the lack of anything factual in any of his posts…?
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Where did i say "Bush lied"?
andybates Monday, February 1st at 5:30PM EST (link)I did say there were no WMDs, I did say Bush/Cheney’s policies cost us about 20 Senate Seats and 50+ House Seats. But, otherwise, it was executed perfectly.
the Troll/Moby faulty memory...
JLenardDetroit (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 6:41PM EST (link)There were buried Mustard Gas Shell stores found… but that would just mean you would go back to the name-game of saying you meant “Nuke material” or whatever….. you are dismissed…. Likewise, with all the Sadam loyalists and Republican guard killed, the liklihood of folks remaining (and any documents they were busy destroying upon the War onset) was slim — in otherwords idiot…. some things may still exist buried (or sent off somewhere) that those “in the know” of those secrets cannot reveal (as they are dead) and we aren’t going to go through the entire country one grain of sand at a time looking, but will certainly investigate any lead that comes up to potential spots.
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JLenardDetroit (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 7:41PM EST (link)after all, gotta dismiss the Trolls/Mobies and some casual Readers/participants that would also otherwise repeat their BS!
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Where did i say he was a "bad Republican"?
andybates Monday, February 1st at 5:33PM EST (link)Simply said if we can’t come up with a better candidate that someone who proudly takes it up the pooper from his “partner Josh” (I guess it coudl be slightly worse, he could live just with his 2 partner dogs?), we have serious trouble with candidate recruitment in that district and any other district. Hey, maybe we can come up with a great candidate who loves higher taxes, but is great on “national defense”!
You may find this surprising...
randy streu (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 5:41PM EST (link)but most of us aren’t that stupid, andybates.
Yes, part of the ability to READ is to be able to understand implications.
I don’t think anyone’s in the mood to play rhetorical games with you… you clearly aren’t as clever as you seem to believe.
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I hate for you to have to imply.
andybates Monday, February 1st at 5:44PM EST (link)So, let me be clear, I don’t believe we should be supporting any candidate very likely to be co-sponsoring legislation with Barney Frank. As said, surely there is a better candidate in that district or ANY district that this homo with his partner Josh.
Do you have a cite for that?
Neil Stevens (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 5:45PM EST (link)What legislation is he going to cosponsor with Barney Frank?
Or are you just prejudging his politics based on his having a ‘partner?’
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That's "infer."
randy streu (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 5:47PM EST (link)You imply. I infer.
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Reading the responses by this guy...
randy streu (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 3:21PM EST (link)it is becoming evident that he worries about “teh ghey” rubbing off on him, or else a conspiracy of homosexuals to take over the WHOLE WIDE WORLD via the Republican Party.
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I wouldn't be surprised if he were a Moby trying to make us look bad.
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mmx_flex (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 2:44PM EST (link)You are right … nobody is safe in 2010.
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Tell ya what Troll...
mbecker908 (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 2:50PM EST (link)If you’d like your stuff read post it as a diary at Redstate. Don’t wander in here and use RS as a tool to bump your traffic.
Understood.
mmx_flex (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 3:01PM EST (link)The Skelton article is now posted as a diary. Thanks for the advice.
If Moran is vulnerable...
paint_it_red (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 6:43PM EST (link)The Democrats currently hold 6 of the 11 House seats in VA. Nye and Perrelo are probably the top tier targets. Not too far behind them are Boucher and Connolly. Moran is from a very liberal area that is inundated with Washington Post propaganda and other liberal influences. Granted, he has his share of scandal and problems, but if he is vulnerable, the Democrats are in very serious trouble.
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How sweet would it be
scarlos (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 7:18PM EST (link)to go 10-1 for Congressional seats in supposedly “Purple” Virginia?
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Don't forget Bobby Scott ....
ddstrain (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 8:19PM EST (link)Best (realistic) case is Virginia House delegation being 9 GOP – 2 Dem. We just need to knock of 3 freshman Dems Perriello (VA-5), Nye (VA-2) and Connolly (VA-11) and pick off Boucher (VA-9). All four are very precarious.
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duke87 (Diary) Monday, February 1st at 7:59PM EST (link)Matthew warrants serious consideration. I suppose “Mr.Bates” overlooked Matthew’s considerable security credentials, as well. More importantly, Matthew is addressing issues that are of local importance, specifically transportation. Anyone that lives in northern Virginia knows what a nightmare traffic is here. He has offered detailed solutions to a couple of the specific issues of import to the district. Maybe more importantly, he has a plan and he is executing it. I live in Prince William County with my partner and we have both committed funds to Matthew’s campaign. We will also be committing time. Matthew is extremely accessible..he even had lunch with me, a stranger,..and I’m not one of his constituents. Read his website. Make your own decision. He does not waffle on his positons re: fiscal responsibility, energy, foreign policy, healthcare, or national security. This district is looking for a reason NOT to vote for Moran.