I agree. Winsome is a sensational candidate. But, let's talk reality here. She lost by 100,000 votes. Sorry, but even with a great candidate, we can not overcome that margin. This is more than "getting out in front of a few more voters". The 3rd Congressional lines need to be re-drawn.
End of story.
OUCH!! Was it that bad? I just heard she lost and never really checked out the numbers very closely. What was the final tally? I can't believe Scott is really all that popular.
"Sorry, but even with a great candidate, we can not overcome that margin. This is more than "getting out in front of a few more voters". The 3rd Congressional lines need to be re-drawn."
So what's a good solid candidate like Ms. Sears supposed to do until 2010 or 2012? Is there a spot fer her in the Kilgore Administration?
FReegards...MUD
But let's not forget that the lines were redrawn. That's how we have 8 out of 11 Congresscritters on our side. Some of us remember when those numbers were reversed.
The Voting Rights Act requires us to have one minority majority district. That's not going to change. Redrawing the 3rd district Congressional lines could potentially put some of the surrounding seats in jeopardy.
That said, just another reason we need the Governor's mansion back and need to hang onto our majority in the General Assembly for the next round.
Sorry guys, I was pulling for Winsome Sears. But I never really thought she had a chance.