http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=138298&ran=235367
Sheriff McCabe, a 49 year old Navy vet, has staked out fiscally and socially conservative positions on most issues. His entrance could push this seat back into the Leans Republican column. It appears Rambo's strategy of recruiting macho men to Congress is being carried on by his successor, the more urban Rep. Chris Van Hollen.
Let's see how well the tax and spend label sticks on him!
Well Phil Kellam had a similar background to McCabe and he was barely beaten in 2006. I wonder if this District would be harder to win in 2008, however, as it is quite Republican.
Actually, I always wondered why Kellam lost in 2006 when it was the kind of perfect storm situation for him with a Democrat like Webb beating Allen (though I'm assuming Webb lost here narrowly as well?). Thelma Drake had won by just 55%-45% in 2004 so I assumed she was vulnerable enough? Can anyone answer this question?
