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Wednesday
21Oct2009

Gather Ye Schadenfreude Whilst Ye May

DateWednesday, October 21, 2009 at 09:42AM

We have to live with the outrage/embarrassment/imbecility of DeDe Scozzafava's candidacy (Mark Steyn captures my feelings perfectly) but at least the Democrats have Creigh Deeds.  "Creigh" is Gaelic for "Hapless."  This letter to the Wall Street Journal is from a supporter....

Regarding Kimberley A. Strassel's "Creigh Deeds's Union Label," (Potomac Watch, Oct. 16): Many of us who believe Creigh Deeds would be an outstanding governor are heartsick over his deficiencies as a candidate. He has a high, almost delicate voice and a speaking style often charitably described as "choppy." He is way too pro-gun for liberal Democrats, but not quite pro-gun enough for the NRA. In addition, Mr. Deeds has failed to develop a strong campaign organization.

In short, he's a bowling pin—and the ball coming at him is a suave, smooth-talking Christian conservative who is outspending him by about two-to-one.

Under the circumstances, Mr. Deeds's union ties may be his biggest asset.

Edward S. Stone

 

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