Posted on 10/05/2008 2:58:09 PM PDT by Maelstorm
RICHMOND, Oct. 4 -- Retiring Sen. John W. Warner said Saturday that he has not decided whether to vote for the Republican seeking to replace him, citing James S. Gilmore III's opposition to the $700 billion federal bailout of the credit markets.
In a conference call with reporters, Warner (R-Va.) held out the possibility that he will vote for Democrat Mark R. Warner. The two Warners, who are unrelated, ran against each other in a 1996 Senate campaign but have since become friends.
"I'm watching that race, following the positions of the two candidates," John Warner said. "There are cases where I support Democratic candidates, but I am not there yet."
The incumbent said he is disappointed that Gilmore is criticizing the bailout so strongly.
In a televised debate with Mark Warner on Friday night, Gilmore said the bailout was an unnecessary use of tax dollars because it would largely benefit the wealthy. He repeatedly criticized Mark Warner, a former governor, for supporting it.
"I will stand for the taxpayers," said Gilmore, also a former governor, whose advisers think the issue can help jump-start his underdog campaign. ad_icon
John Warner voted for the federal bailout plan Wednesday, arguing that it was needed to spur banks to lend money. "That is a vote for Virginia's economy," the senator said.
The senator has been cagey all year about whether he would endorse Gilmore, who has struggled to win over moderate Republicans. He donated $2,000 to Gilmore's campaign in June, but it would not be unusual for him to break ranks with his party.
In the 1994 Senate race, John Warner endorsed independent J. Marshall Coleman instead of fellow Republican Oliver L. North, which helped Charles S. Robb (D) win reelection.
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POS traitor.
Good riddance to senator John Warner, one less RINO. I believe Mark Warner will be more conservative than he is, and he’s a democrat.
“I think this is better than any endorsement that John Warner could give. I’m asking you all tonight where ever you are to please give at least $10 to Jim Gilmore. Its a meal a fast food restaurant. You say you want conservatives who stand up for what they believe. Well here is one. He has a lot of money flowing in through small donations but he needs your help.”
Well said!
To all the republicans that worked, donated, etc to give john warner his senate career he says “so long, suckers...”
Well, as long as he makes sure that Gilmore OPPOSED the bailout, and the “other Warner” was in favor, maybe he could make a You Tube.
Bravo to Jim Gillmore. His position against this socialist bill alone may put him over the top.
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