Lately, there have been rumors about Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) considering a run for Congress and challenging Keith Fimian in a possible primary or convention. This may be old news, but it is worthy of bringing this back into the fold again.
Some of the rumors have been that the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) wanted Herrity to run, as he would be the stronger candidate to go against freshman Rep. Gerry Connolly for the 11th District seat.
While Herrity would provide a good challenge to Connolly, Fimian has been active with various community and grassroots-related events. During the summer, when Connolly refused to meet with constituents at open townhall-style meetings, Fimian was alongside of the grassroots (tea party) activists calling on Connolly to meet with them and discuss why he would be in support of the health care reform package.
Fimian has been working tirelessly for a rematch against Connolly. When Fimian first ran in 2008, the climate was bad and the voters used the Presidential elections (along with the Congressional) as a referendum against George W. Bush. The tide has changed significantly in the 11th, as Bob McDonnell (and the Republicans) won decisively in the recent elections. There is no doubt that Fimian can win this election against Connolly.
A national GOP official said that they have not actively recruited GOP challengers in the 11th District, as they are confident with Fimian’s ability to fundraise and to get his message across to voters. The official mentioned that Fimian recently raised $500,000, and that he is one of the top 10 challengers to watch this election cycle. This is good news for Fimian, as he was recently named one of the Top Guns by the NRCC.
Right now, this race is going to be competitive and one to watch.
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Who’s behind Herrity? Tom Davis. Right now, Herrity is being reminded that this is his best shot. In 2011, if he runs for Chairman, he’s all in, and he will not have the safety of his Springfield Supervisor seat to retreat to. Cautious types like Pat always jump at low-hanging fruit like this.
Who’s got Fimian’s ear? Tom Davis. With Fimian, some people never learn. All pawns on the chess board with only one person knowing the rules.
Tom Davis is just honoring his non-compete pact with Connolly at the behest of the Tyson’s Corner government contractors. In order to make good on this, Fimian needs to be bloodied in a primary with a credible challenger.
Right wing, left wing. Whatever. This bird is still going to the same place.
That’s called tristrangulation, kiddies.