With the announcement by Drew Richardson that he is withdrawing from the race in the 6th Congressional District, Sam Rasoul is now the presumptive Democratic nominee to face Rep. Bob Goodlatte in the general election. I would like to congratulate Sam, who has run an enthusiastic, energetic campaign that has focused on the issues. I wish Sam Rasoul the best of luck against Bob Goodlatte, who is about as "conservative" (defined these days as anti-environment, anti-women, anti-labor, anti-peace, anti-balanced budget, etc.) as you can get. The only question is, who is worse, Bob Goodlatte, Thelma Drake, Eric Cantor, Virgil Goode, Randy Forbes, Rob Wittman, or Frank Wolf? Tough choices, I know. How about let's try to beat 'em all this year? :)
P.S. Drew Richardson's statement is on the "flip." Thanks to Drew for running, I wish him well and hope he stays involved in Democratic politics!
April 3, 2008Statement from Drew Richardson
"It has been my privilege to be a candidate for the office of U.S. Congress and to seek the Democratic nomination for that office in our
district. Nevertheless, it has become obvious to me over the last many weeks that my opponent has won the support of a majority of our party's
activists and perhaps had done so prior to my entry into the race."If I were to continue with my campaign I have concluded, even if I were to be successful, the win could badly divide our party. I personally
would be left with, at best, merely having won a short-lived victory only to guarantee sure defeat for the party and myself in November."For these reasons, as well as to allow my opponent to begin his general election campaign a month or two earlier than he might otherwise have
done, I am suspending my campaign for the Democratic nomination effective immediately."I congratulate the presumptive nominee, Mr. Rasoul, and wish him and his supporters well and good luck over the coming months. Thanks to
those who have encouraged me to enter this race, to those who have supported my efforts and particularly to my campaign staff."Finally, a special thank you to all of you for your past, present and continued participation in the political process."
Best Regards,
Drew C. Richardson
Now....
MACBETHI will not yield,
To kiss the ground before young Malcolm's feet,
And to be baited with the rabble's curse.
Though Birnam wood be come to Dunsinane,
And thou opposed, being of no woman born,
Yet I will try the last. Before my body
I throw my warlike shield. Lay on, Macduff,
And damn'd be him that first cries, 'Hold, enough!'
Off we go, Sam!!!!!
Forward, into the breach!!! :)
-eddie
Now, lets go make Bob Goodlatte spend some time and money on his re-election bid for a change.