Is Moran scared?

Delegate Brian Moran who has represented Alexandria in the Virginia House of Delegates for more than a decade has decided to step down to focus on his Gubernatorial race full time. Moran is one of the highest ranking members in the House and heads up the Democratic Caucus.In a letter to his district he says that they deserve a full time legislature that will not put a statewide run for Governor ahead of there needs. I commend Brian Moran for stepping aside, but I believe that he is doing it because he is scared of Mr. Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe who is the former fundraising wizard of the National Democratic Party is sure to enter the race come January 7th and he has promised that he will fundraise big amounts of money to stay competitive in this race. McAuliffe's entrance into the race completely changes the dynamics of the race, because now his fundraising abilities will force Deeds and Moran to step it up in the fundraising department. State law says that members of the General Assembly are not able to raise money during the session and this has probably worried Moran and one has to believe that it was a huge factor in his decision to step-aside.

With Moran gone, Senator Creigh Deeds is holding tight as he looks to have all of the spotlight on him during the upcoming General Assembly session. Senator Saslaw who is a supporter of Senator Deeds believes that there is an opportunity for Deeds to make a big legislative splash during this session. I believe that in the end Deeds is no fool, why would he resign his seat in the Senate when there is no guarantee that he will win the nomination for Governor. Then there is Attorney General Bob McDonnell who has shown no signs of resigning his position as AG. With the Republican nomination locked up he can use the Attorney General's office to craft positions and policy that can benefit him during the fall campaign season. One would probably assume that he would resign that position once the nominee for the Democratic Party has been decided.

With the Presidential election over the 2009 Gubernatorial race is in full swing.


~Cam~