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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy86458 wrote

Reply to comment by Danger-Moose in Rep. Donald McEachin passes away at 61 after battle with colorectal cancer by iNEEDcrazypills

yet another case of reddit downvoting a solid take - could well be Stoney. I bet he and McClellan were up all night pondering. I had the same thought when I heard McEachin died last night.

It's probably Stoney's best shot honestly. I wonder if he wins, who runs for Mayor?

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LilWhiny t1_iy8barn wrote

I have worked directly with McClellan and I can tell you she is an excellent public servant and I don’t think this scheming implication is deserved.

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dalhectar t1_iy8cl7w wrote

THere's nothing wrong with individuals privately pondering their own political future yesterday, today, last week, or next month.

People are perfectly capable of regretting the loss of a friend/colleague and also pondering their own future at the same time.

McClellan would make a great congresswoman, but as a Virginian I prefer her as a State Senator or Governor dealing with issues that are more day to day concerning my life and my family.

Stoney however can go to Congress and spend his day raising money for his party- the real work of Congress.

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BrilliantPart t1_iy962v4 wrote

He was Kaine’s transportation secretary. TK might bump him up

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Danger-Moose t1_iy8d8cf wrote

It is possible to both mourn the loss of someone and consider what will happen with their position. I don't consider that scheming, it's just political reality.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8fwp7 wrote

I really don't get why people are downvoting you. It's not like you are endorsing Stoney... you are just making a prediction, and it's probably accurate.

Sometimes I'm amazed at the stupidity on here. Though I shouldn't be.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8fphq wrote

I have known McClellan for almost 30 years, and don't have any idea what you are talking about. Are you saying she's a political incompetent? She isn't. Nor is thinking about one's future in politics scheming.

But to say she is incompetent at scheming is utterly unfair. She's a smart woman. What sort of insane view of politics do you hold?

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