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Sen. Jim Webb will not seek reelection, several news outlets are now reporting.
Webb won a tight race over George Allen in the Democrats’ steallar 2006 year. Sure, he benefitted from the “macaca” controversy and Allen’s disasterous campaign, but he also ran as a Democrat with an independent streak. He opposed the Iraq war, but had served as Secretary of the Navy during the Reagan administration, and promised to not be beholden to his political party.
In reality, he became a reliable vote for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Obama agenda, which became problematic as Virginia drifted back to the right in the 2009 and 2010 elections. But one vote in particular stands out — his support for the national health care law and subsequent opposition to its repeal. Remember, Virginia is the epicenter for opposition to ObamaCare, having been the first state to pass a Health Care Freedom Act, and then launch one of the suits challenging the law’s constitutionality. Webb would have an uphill battle to reelection, especially given that he only won by a whisker in 2006.
Right now, the Democrats’ top choice for a candidate to replace Webb would be former governor Tim Kaine, who thus far has said he won’t run.
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Casey Abell| 2.9.11 @ 12:08PM
Nothing's ever a lock in politics. But a GOP takeover of the Senate in 2012 keeps looking very, very likely.
Occam's Tool| 2.9.11 @ 12:23PM
Well, it's good to see Clint's foreign policy favorite Virginia senator lose.
Clint| 2.9.11 @ 12:37PM
You're A Slandering Liar Israel Firster AgendaGirl Tool Job.
Occam's Tool| 2.9.11 @ 3:45PM
I'm sorry, but Webb is anti-Israel and opposed to the Iraqi war, or any Bush-era overseas intervention. I didn't say domestic policy, my dear hairball, I said foreign policy.
Occam's Tool| 2.9.11 @ 3:49PM
Please note this, Clint. Other than his mild token of support for Israel's defending itself, what part of this letter would you disagree with?
"Constituent Response from Senator Webb on Gaza:
January 28, 2009
Thank you for contacting my office regarding the conflict in the Gaza Strip. I appreciate your taking the time to share your views with me.
As you may know, on January 8, by unanimous consent, the Senate passed Senate Resolution 10, expressing the Sense of the Senate on the conflict in Gaza. While the resolution affirms U.S. support for Israel's security and condemns the Hamas rocket attacks, I believe it presented an incomplete response to the situation in Gaza.
I am very concerned about the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Reports from the United Nations and from humanitarian organizations citing lack of access for humanitarian assistance in Gaza are very troubling. We here in the U.S. should be insisting that the situation be rectified immediately and permanently. Israel indeed has a right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks, but in my view a meaningful ceasefire must be brokered to stop the escalation of violence, followed by a serious conflict resolution process that involves all parties in the region.
To state the obvious, a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East is critical to global peace and security. Without an inclusive, diplomatic process that effectively addresses the core interests of both Israelis and Palestinians, the cycle of violence will obviously continue. It is my strong belief that the United States and the international community must place stability in this region as a top priority. As a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, please be assured my staff and I are monitoring this serious situation very closely and will work with the incoming Obama Administration toward bringing such stability into reality.
I would also invite you to visit my website at http://www.webb.senate.gov for regular updates about my activities and positions on issues that are important to Virginia and our nation.
Thank you once again for contacting my office.
Sincerely,
Jim Webb
United States Senator "
In short, your allies, like you, are scum.
Clint| 2.9.11 @ 4:49PM
I agree With Ronald Reagan Obsessed Israel Firster Tool Job.
Ronald Reagan:
“The United States has thus far sought to play the role of mediator. We have avoided public comment on the key issues. We have always recognized and continue to recognize that only the voluntary agreement of those parties most directly involved in the conflict can provide an enduring solution. But it’s become evident to me that some clearer sense of America’s position on the key issues is necessary to encourage wider support for the peace process. . . . the immediate adoption of a settlement freeze by Israel, more than any other action, could create the confidence needed for wider participation in these talks. Further settlement activity is in no way necessary for the security of Israel.”
Clint| 2.9.11 @ 4:33PM
Ya oughta be sorry fixated Israel Firster Noballs ,Tool Job.
I supported Republican George Allen.
Occam's Tool| 2.9.11 @ 3:46PM
I'm glad to see you're learning to spell. Really, the previous post with "Israel-Fister." Pshaw.
Clint| 2.9.11 @ 4:34PM
You're An Israel Fister Israel Firster Tool Job.
Rob| 2.9.11 @ 5:02PM
And you, sir, are a vile foul-mouthed anti-Semitic cretin.
Gaydar| 2.10.11 @ 11:18PM
Ugly little cretin isn't he? Yucko.
W| 2.9.11 @ 12:31PM
Webb is a much better author of novels than a senator. he should go back to do something useful
Yosemeti Sam| 2.9.11 @ 12:49PM
Till 2012, Webb et al Democrats - retiring, on having seen the electorates' graffiti on the their respective political walls - will nonetheless be yoked to BHO and seen as the jokes they were: slaves to Tut BHOs' 4-year reign.
LOL.
JP| 2.9.11 @ 3:22PM
Three years ago Webb, Shula, and Bayh represented what was suppose to be the wave of the future - mature, politically centrist Democrats who took spending restraints and national security seriously. Supposedly they were the antithesis of the Delay-Foley wing of the GOP.
In reality, these so-called Centrists voting record fell in lock-step with Pelosi-Reid. Funny that Bayh and Webb both are retired, or soon will be.
Oldefarte| 2.9.11 @ 4:04PM
This guy is a MORON, and hopefully Allen will re-take the senate seat!!!!!!!!!!!
J. C. Bradley| 2.10.11 @ 3:03PM
Can't wait to see Claire McCaskill out in Missouri, too, in 2012.