[CedarDave]

Racicot associates say ... (he) is a low-key but effective spokesman for the party. Racicot... concedes his personal style is not well-suited to the shouting matches that sometimes pass for political debate in the nation's capital.

I'm disappointed. The pubbies don't need someone in the spotlight who is low key and who will be stepped on by the likes of McAuliffe. Nice finishes last in the media camera. We need an attack dog not a lap dog.

[Right_in_Virginia]

"...(he) is a low-key but effective"

What we need is someone who can get the messsage out without taking McCauliffe's bait. When it comes to rabid dogs---there isn't one bigger than McCauliffe.

Racicot's style allowed him to slice through the b*lls*it during the election recount with surgical precision---and, IMO made him a major force in helping Bush.

I predict that McCauliffe's going to be forced to tone down his antics---or look the fool he truly is---and actually debate the issues. By forcing this change in democrat strategy... the GOP wins---big time!

[Endeavor]

Being disciplined and focused isn't being a lap dog. I think his last comment on providing adult supervision for MacAuliffe is proof enough he can handle himself.

I don't think we need an attack dog - we need a strategist, and I believe that's what we've got.

[linn37]

I watched him during the election recount and he was awesome,'just the facts' type of guy.