Former Congressman Virgil Goode announced today that he will not be seeking the GOP nomination for his old seat in the 2010 elections.
Perriello has been a highly visible first term Congressman who has been very intent on demonstrating to constituents throughout the district that he is serving their interests. He is doing everything possible to develop the name recognition and reputation that will make him difficult to defeat.
At the same time, many national Republicans believe that it was the “Obama surge” that carried Perriello to victory and that he could be vulnerable with the more restricted electorate that participates in a mid-term contest.
What everyone on both sides know is that incumbents are far easier to unseat after their first term than before they become firmly entrenched and develop the fundraising and constituent base that can make them almost impossible to dislodge.
For any Republican in the district with thoughts of serving in Congress, it’s an opportunity that may never come again.
You can be certain that Eric Cantor, House Republican Whip, has been on his phone and blackberry all morning, hearing from potential candidates seeking his “guidance.”
Let the maneuvering begin!
ABP! anybody but Perriello.
there are Republican names circulating. I would love another post about this in about 1-2 mos.
Perriello has several very, very liberal votes. and people are angry.
we’ll see.