Posted on 03/02/2011 2:57:22 PM PST by mac_truck
Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey A. Stewart said Tuesday he has not ruled out a run for the GOP Senate nomination in 2012, denying press reports that he has passed on a challenge to former Sen. George Allen in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jim Webb.
“I have not ruled it out,” Mr. Stewart told The Washington Times Tuesday morning, adding that his focus right now is to win re-election as chairman.
“I’ve got to do the job that’s in front of me,” said Mr. Stewart, who has earned a national reputation for his tough stance against illegal immigration.
Mr. Stewart, 42, has for the past several months considered a potential entrant in a GOP primary that already includes Mr. Allen, state tea party activist Jamie Radtke and Hampton Roads lawyer David McCormick. With Mr. Webb retiring after just one term, the seat is seen as a prime pick-up opportunity for the GOP.
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Yep.
Corey Stewart is clearly a conservative although I don’t know how much of an establishment player he is. Other candidates include Jamie Radtke who is a statewide leader in the Tea Party movement and George Allen, another perceived establishment type.
This is a key 2012 race to watch (imo), especially now that Sen. Jim Webb has announced he’s not running for re-election.
Perhaps we need a fresh face in this case. I’m neither for or against George Allen at this point.
Thank God. At first, I thought Martha Stewart was running.
LOL. I thought it was Jon Stewart.
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