Sen. Warner's Retirement Sparks Successor Speculation
posted 3:44 pm Fri August 31, 2007 - Richmond, VA
Warner departs what would be a safe seat for the Republicans if he chose to run and gives the Democrats a better chance to protect or even expand their one-seat majority in the Senate. The most likely Democratic contender is former Governor Mark Warner, a wealthy Alexandria businessman who left office in early 2006 with unprecedented job-approval ratings. Mark Warner, who is not related to the senator, unsuccessfully challenged him in the 1996 Senate race.
A nomination fight among Republicans probably will include former Governor Jim Gilmore and Congressman Tom Davis.Not a member yet? Click Here to sign up.
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