I don't know that much about Webb or Miller, so these are just impressions. Miller strikes me as a Kaine-type centrist - the guy was a lobbyist after all. He seems to be running on competence. Webb by contrast is kind of an old school Southern populist who is seeking to bring working class votes back into the Democratic Party with an attack on economic and political elites. I read his Born Fighting book a few years ago, and I enjoyed it.
Crosspost and comment from Markos:
I'm fascinated by the primary fight in Virginia. Not just because it has some interesting dynamics, but because I really, really want to like Webb. I don't generally seek out politicians, but I might make an exception for Webb. (I'd report back, of course.)
Josh also scores on the statement "The time is now and the man is James Webb" Boy is that ever the truth! But, those of us who have followed and read of Jim before this campaign know this; it's time all of Virginia and the rest of America learn of this "True Patriot".
But I am particularly intrigued by brianna's observation about this Alice Marshall person, I'm new to the blogs, a couple of weeks, inspired by Jim's run for the Senate. So maybe someone can answer my question and weigh in on my comment, through familiarity with this person.
Question: Is it possible she is a paid Miller staff member, or otherwise affiliated with his campaign for remuneration? It would be in keeping with the greatest of traditions of a lobbyist!
Comment: “Crusade†seems way too charitable; “stalking†more aptly, describes it!!
Fairness, constitutional resonsibility, courage, honor. This is the only game in town, and we need to do what we can to make James Webb the standard bearer for the Democratic takeover of congress in 2006.
The time is now and the man is James Webb.
Jim Webb may be the most modest man I've ever met.