Democrat Karen Schultz Endorsed by Four "High-Level" Republicans

By: Lowell
Published On: 10/13/2007 7:58:11 AM

The collapse of Jill Holtzman Vogel and the rise of Karen Schultz continues in the 27th district race to succeed Sen. Russ Potts, Jr.  The latest news is that "Four high-level appointees to Republican administrations have announced their support" for Schultz, arguing that she is "the best choice for the 27th District and for Virginia's future." 

The Republicans, who served in the Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Bush 43 administrations, have formed "Republicans for Schultz," and "plans an active outreach campaign to Republican and independent voters before the Nov. 6 election."  As former deputy press secretary to President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford, Gerald Warren, said:

Karen is a strong opponent of the irresponsible Dominion (Virginia) Power transmission project, and she has outlined a responsible position on illegal immigration. She deserves crossover support because of her experience and her high ethical standards in campaigning as well as her family life.

Karen Schultz is going to win.


Comments



I subscribed early on (elevandoski - 10/13/2007 8:39:17 AM)
to her newsletters and have been extremely impressed each time I read one. She is absolutely the model candidate standing strong for what is right, out there hard with her positive message, engaging voters with her great understanding and concern for the issues, AND a great organization behind her. I miss living in the 27th!


Good news, but... (GinterParked - 10/13/2007 8:44:20 AM)
"She deserves crossover support because of her experience and her high ethical standards in campaigning as well as her family life."

She does deserve crossover support, and I very much hope she wins.  But, is anyone else a little uneasy about that last clause?  Why is it that Republicans feel the need to make the perceived quality of a candidate's family life a qualification for office?  More troubling, I assume that Mr. Warren would oppose a candidate who had a family structure he disagreed with.

Personally, I'd assume that most voters would be a lot more interested in Karen's position on transportation financing, education, etc. 



Karen Shultz is a wonderful candidate and would serve Virginia well.... (Tink - 10/13/2007 4:22:26 PM)

I just worry that not enough voters know how terrific she is.

She has a quiet, unassuming intelligence about her.  Very non-candidate like. There's not any arrogance or swagger.  Yet - listen to her speak on issues and/or have a personal discussion with her - and you realize see who smart she is, how caring she is, how confident she is. Karen Shultz is my kind of candidate.

And no - I'm not from any campaign.

As for Jill Vogel Holtzman -- arrogance drips off of her. 



Fauquier County (thegools - 10/14/2007 12:07:12 AM)
likes Schultz.  I like Schultz.  I think she will win too. 

It will be close, but everyone I have met that knows Vogel says that Vogel is not very friendly.  That seems to have snuffed would be support.  Schultz on the otherhand is smart, down-to-earth and very warm.