The American Spectator

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But what Democrats have at this point is more a resume than a candidate....On the stump, he can be hesitant and uninterested in domestic policy questions. He hates the demands of fundraising -- "odious" is what he calls the process -- and it shows; he has not been very successful at it. Some find his rawness appealing while others just find it raw.

br> Practically speaking, as Barnes suggested earlier in the article, Webb is probably nothing more than a time and money distraction for George Allen. As a fresh and genuine face in Virginia politics -- and assuming he learns to seem friendly -- Webb might have a chance, particularly since he'll no doubt continue to enjoy glowing media coverage.

But the appearance of a perpetual liberal also-ran, Leslie Byrne, on his victory stage Tuesday night indicates that the wacky left will adopt him as its own. The blogs already have, as evidenced by the Daily Kos's celebration of his victory. And since Webb has no charisma of his own, the Schumers and Kerrys will dominate his message.

Webb may have time to improve, but now he is in the major leagues -- his chance for accelerated learning just ended.

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