Will Lingamfelter/Frederick Pledge to Serve Full Terms?

By: James Martin
Published On: 10/9/2007 12:59:38 PM

The Washington Times is Reporting that Jeff Frederick and Scott Lingamfelter- both of whom are facing exceptionally tough re-election campaigns- are considering runs for the late Jo Ann Davis' seat in Congress.

I have also been hearing very strong rumors from perturbed Republicans that Jeff Frederick has been house hunting in the 1st Congressional District instead of campaigning (he has a very small overlap with his Delegate district). Instead of concentrating on his race- will Jeff Frederick turn his attention to the Republican Primary/Convention which will be very soon after the general election?

More importantly- Will Jeff Frederick and Scott Lingamfelter really ask their constituents for their votes knowing full well that they never even intend to be sworn in?

Comments



wow (noonan - 10/9/2007 2:36:42 PM)
Good catch Jim!

Let's see if some of the reporters start asking them these questions!



Fredericks and Lingamfelter (Not Harry F. Byrd, Sr. - 10/9/2007 4:18:37 PM)
Have seen the writing on the wall and their latest polls and are now shopping for a more Republican district....


...serve full terms (changeagent - 10/10/2007 12:10:13 PM)
Is there a course 101: "Make No Promises to Serve"? 

Connolly keeps dodging that question, also.

Has anyone heard him say if elected, he will serve the 4 years?



Robert Novak's analysis (Lowell - 10/10/2007 3:43:04 PM)
Virginia-1: Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R), suffering from breast cancer, died over the weekend at age 57, creating a vacancy in the 1st District, and Gov. Tim Kaine (D) has indicated he will call a special election for December.

The 1st District stretches from the exurbs of Washington, D.C., almost down to Norfolk, covering most of the state's Chesapeake Bay shore and including much of the state's military vote.

The district has some African-American pockets, but otherwise it is a fairly strong GOP seat. Bush won 59% and 60% in the 2000 and 2004 elections, respectively, and former Sen. George Allen (R) carried 54% of the district in his loss to Jim Webb (D) last year.

Democrats statewide, however, are enthusiastic and optimistic these days. They hope to take control of the state Senate this year and expect to hold both U.S. Senate seats after 2008, with popular former Gov. Mark Warner (D) running upticket. There are a few states where 2008 could be very big for Democrats, and if Virginia is one of them, this seat is in play. Leaning Republican Retention.