Washington Post's Fisher Praises Webb, Again!

Last week, Fisher described Webb as a "big picture" candidate who could draw voters across party lines and make the Democrats a majority party again. And I'm sure you all remember Fisher's apt description, in the same article, of Harris Miller as a member of the "suicide wing of the Democratic Party."  Lowell's post about that article succinctly described Democrat's dilemna for the June 13th primary and beyond.

Today's article by Fisher, which focuses on Jim Webb, is another good sign that Webb's netroots campaign has picked up not only a lot of momentum, but is also gathering national attention.

All in all, this is a highly favorable article for Jim Webb. The following paragraph describes Webb's belief that we are stronger united than divided.

In a time of cultural cowardice, when politicians and leaders of other institutions are all too willing to divide the nation into more easily managed ethnic or interest groups rather than appeal to our common bonds, Webb insists on grounding his policies on this country's ideals -- and especially on its motto, "Out of many, one."

Another paragraph talks about the importance Webb places on not abusing your power when you send troops into battle.

...You hold our soldiers' lives in sacred trust. When a citizen has sworn to obey you, and follow your judgment, and walk onto a battlefield to defend the interests you define as worthy of his blood, do not abuse that awesome power through careless policy, unclear objectives or inflexible leadership.

Finally, Fisher compares Jim Webb to Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Warner, and John Warner.  Not bad.

Is Virginia ready to embrace someone who proposes to use a Senate seat as a bully pulpit from which to rail against the immorality of obscenely high salaries for top executives? Webb's image of independence and Teddy Roosevelt toughness would certainly sell well among the majority that put Mark Warner in office, as well as among the majority that keeps John Warner in the Senate.

If Fisher says anything that is remotely critical about Jim or is less than glowing, it is because he is trying to appear as if he hasn't drunk from the same "Kool Aid" that we have been enjoying these past few months.  That is fine, because Fisher writes for the Washington Post.

In sum, Fisher's article was a major coup for Webb and friends.  Fisher compares Webb favorably to other big names who've won - as opposed to the "also rans" and losers.  Fisher argues that Webb has the right stuff, with the only question being whether or not Virginia primary voters will agree

Short answer: of course we do!

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