Challengers in the 5th House of Del. Dist.

By: Brian
Published On: 12/15/2006 11:00:00 AM

Shawn, from Twin County Combustion, is reporting that Del. Bill Carrico will face Democratic opposition this coming November.  I hope that we do not let any Republicans run unopposed, and especially Del. Carrico. 

Shawn writes that he is "happy to say that we have at least TWO (maybe three) Democrats who are currently 'forming their exploratory committees' and considering challenging Mr. Carrico next year."

This will be a good year for us to beat Del. Carrico, coming off his lackluster run against Congressman Boucher. 

To be honest, though, I had hoped Del. Carrico would have really went after Congressman Boucher (i.e., made some outrageous statements, attacked votes, etc.).  The way it worked out, he did not go negative, as was widely expected.  By taking the Gǣout of sight, out of mindGǥ approach to his campaign, Del. Carrico wisely did not give us any new ammunition to use against him. 

Granted, however, his record of voting with House Republicans instead of doing what is best for his district is probably harmful enough anyway.

I look forward to hearing more about the prospective challengers and eventually doing all I can to help the nominee.


Comments



5th results (DukieDem - 12/15/2006 3:56:57 PM)
By my math, Carrico lost the 5th to Boucher 11,488-8,209. The 41.7% in his home district doesn't sound impressive, but that ran ahead of his overall loss of 67-32.

I think a strong nominee could make Carrico sweat a little.



There's enough... (KathyinBlacksburg - 12/15/2006 7:02:48 PM)
I think there's plenty of evidence to use anyway.  Some of the statments he's made about why he ran for Congress and what he was running on were pretty outrageous.  We just can't let folks forget.