Frederick Gets a Challenger

Jeff Frederick, the imminently immature and ignorant delegate from Prince William County, has a challenger. PW County Supervisor Hilda Barg plans to announce her Democratic candidacy next week. It appears the Governor is going to throw his weight behind her.

Warner said he expects to see much of Barg between now and the election in November.

"I expect to campaign with, and for, Hilda during this campaign," Warner said.

Barg's experience on the Board of County Supervisors, Warner said, helps her understand the problems facing the 52nd District.

"Hilda will be a strong voice in support of our work to strengthen education, improve transportation and create a better quality of life for people throughout Virginia," Warner said.

It will be interesting to see who the governor and the Democratic party apparatus will get behind this fall. The Democrats seem to be willing only to contest races they think the numbers show they can win. If the Republican party had used that strategy it would still be the minority party. Republicans had a much larger vision. They were willing to challenge where they were thought to have little chance. But by building a message and an organization, they achieved dominance. Limited vision will only mean small victories.

If Warner wants to spend his last year in office productively, let’s hope he and the party go all out for Democrats willing to step up to the plate.

UPDATE: Democracy for Virginia has more on Frederick.

Comments

[David]

I am confused? Is Hilda Barg running for Delegate or is Governor Warner? After reading all of the recent pieces on Ms. Barg the only thing i have been able to learn about her is Mark Warner likes her and is pushing his weight behind her. What about running on what you have done and plan to do and not who you know. Delegate Frederick has been very active in my community and I am very clear on where he stands on the issues.