Rumor has it that Chris Widener will announce in the next few days that he’s forming an exploratory committee to determine the feasibility of a run against Patty Murray in 2010. As I outlined here, Chris is the founder of Positively Republican, a group that educates voters about the positive benefits of conservatism for people in every station of life.
From the Positively Republican Facebook page:
We will articulate and promote a positive vision for:
- Living the American Dream
- National Security
- Government Reform and Efficiency
- Economic Vitality and Growth
- Leadership in Moral/Social Issues
- Energy Independence
- Responsible Protection of the Environment
- Affordable Quality Health Care
- Excellence in Education
Our core values:
- Integrity
- Positive and Optimistic Attitude
- Servant Leadership
- Standards of Excellence
New poll results out today from SurveyUSA should help hurry his decision along; Murray’s job approval rating stands at 48%. Historically, Murray’s rating has stood well over 50%.
Cross posted at It’s Only Words.
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How do you think he'd perform?
redtillimdead (Diary) Sunday, October 4th at 10:17PM EST (link)Could he raise the money and have a good shot at beating her?
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
You were right
redtillimdead (Diary) Monday, October 5th at 10:13PM EST (link)He announced it today
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
Yes.
itsonlywords (Diary) Tuesday, October 6th at 1:40AM EST (link)He did announce the exploratory committee today. I believe, however, that the decision to run has already been made.
I believe he can raise money; I hope he can. Patty Murray, is a fund raising juggernaut with over $4 million cash on hand. That is not a typo. So her eventual opponent is going to need vast sums of money and dedicated volunteers.
Murray’s poll numbers are looking good (for us) but it’s still a long shot, I think.
Tu ne cede malis sed contra audientor ito. ~Virgil
Do not give in to evil, but proceed evermore boldly against it.
I do too
redtillimdead (Diary) Tuesday, October 6th at 10:55PM EST (link)But you can’t beat someone with no one. You never know when someone is going to have a “macaca” moment weeks before the campaign.
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.