If the Election Were Held Today

by Bob Holsworth
October 10, 2009

The Republicans would sweep all three statewide offices.

The GOP would retain control of the House

But that’s not all.

Because the stakes are even higher.

The GOP would be one seat in the Senate away from controlling the entirety of state politics in Richmond.

The Democrats currently have a 21-19 advantage in the chamber.

But if the Republicans can entice one disgruntled Democrat to defect with the promise of an attractive committee assignment

Or

If Bob McDonnell can find the next Charlie Waddell,

A Democrat sitting in a Republican leaning district who would find the prospect of a greatly enhanced pension a good enough reason to accept a job in a McDonnell administration,

The GOP would have it all.

A decade of Democratic gains

Erased in a day!

Or however long it takes to find a Senate defector…

That’s what could be at stake

If the election were held today.

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Posted in: Bob McDonnell, Creigh Deeds, Elections 2009, General Assembly 2009
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5 Comments

  1. Commonwealth of VA wrote on October 11, 2009 at 5:18 am

    Local student group gets involved in the issues surrounding the upcoming Virginia elections.

    John Tyler Community College (JTCC) is instrumental in improving and sustaining the quality of life here in Chester, VA. This fall, some local JTCC students have come together based upon their concern for the future and partnered with local citizens to create an expert panel discussion for the upcoming elections. They want to see more folks, particularly within their age group, become more involved in the voting process. Declare Yourself, the JTCC version, has an exciting opportunity to review these issues by offering these experts from across the Commonwealth.
     Bill Murray, Dominion Resources
     George Landrith, President, Frontiers of Freedom, adjunct GMU law professor
     Larry Pratt, President, Gun Owners of America
     Jeff Horgan, Americans for Fair Taxation
     Kail Padgitt, The Tax Foundation

    On Monday October 12th at 6:30PM, join Declare Yourself and come participate in a forum to be held on the JTCC Chester campus in the Nicholas Center Room N102B.

    Some highlights of the topics that will be covered by the experts include:
     Economy and Job Creation;
     Taxes and Government Spending;
     Balance between Federal and State Powers;
     Energy Independence and
     2nd Amendment: Protection of Gun Rights

    There will be an opportunity for you to participate and ask questions.

    Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to support these students and this free, non-partisan event. This event is co-sponsored by a group of local concerned citizens in Chester.

    For more information, please contact Dr. Julie Ranson, DY-JTCC student sponsor at 594-1492.

  2. Robley Jones wrote on October 12, 2009 at 8:01 am

    If your scenario pans out, the election to fill the unexpired term of Senator Cuccinelli becomes crucial to both parties.

  3. Bob Holsworth wrote on October 12, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Excellent point!

  4. Steve Vaughan wrote on October 12, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    And even if the GOP can’t find a Senate defector, it means the Dems only shot at anything like a fair redistricting is the unlikely hope that you could keep the 21 Dem Senators together to reject all the Republican plans and force redistricting into the courts. That won’t happen, someone will cut a deal.

  5. Groveton wrote on October 12, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Hopefully, McDonnell won’t call anybody filming him “mecaca” in the next 3 weeks.

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