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merrily

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5. I have reservations, clues to some of which can be found in his wiki.

Thu Nov 20, 2014, 01:20 AM

Nov 2014

Former Repubican (think Panetta),o Reaganite, questions about sexism, both in his real life and his novels, that, for me, are very serious, etc.

Also, I saw him interviewed when he was publicizing his book about the Scotch Irish and was troubled by his references to "white culture" during that interview. Sounded a little too Pat Buchanan about it for my taste.

Seemed as though someone had already challenged him on it, too: The first time he mentioned the term, he added quickly and, I thought, defensively--"and there is such a thing."

I don't want to see him be the nominee, and doubt he will be, but, welcome to the fray, Senator.

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Jim Webb Forms Exploratory Committee [View all] DemocraticWing Nov 2014 OP

I agree. elleng Nov 2014 #1

I welcome every Clinton primary challenger to the race. morningfog Nov 2014 #2

Webb could be interesting. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2014 #3

As expected. herding cats Nov 2014 #4

I used to think Democrats steered clear of people who had formerly lost elections or primaries, but merrily Nov 2014 #13

I think you really covered the differences in losses well in your post. herding cats Nov 2014 #14

A US Senate seat or a gubernatorial seat not what I would consider a local loss. merrily Nov 2014 #16

I hope Schweitzer isn't considering just because of a slip of the tongue. LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #19

It was a rather relevatory slip of the tongue, not an innocuous one. merrily Nov 2014 #36

To be fair, O'Malley himself did not lose - he was term limited and his Lt. Gov lost the race to Midwestern Democrat Nov 2014 #21

Thanks. I relied on a comment made by another poster, that O''Malley merrily Nov 2014 #40

Neither Webb nor O'Malley lost an election. What are you talking about? FSogol Nov 2014 #32

What are YOU talking about? I never said Webb lost an election. merrily Nov 2014 #34

Angry much? Get more sleep and I hope you have a better day. FSogol Nov 2014 #35

LOL. Who's angry? I almost always do have a great day. I wish you the same. merrily Nov 2014 #38

I'm looking forward to much more from the Castro Bros. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #20

Damaged good? O'Malley didn't lose his election. FSogol Nov 2014 #37

I have reservations, clues to some of which can be found in his wiki. merrily Nov 2014 #5

How was he referencing White Culture? madville Nov 2014 #9

I can't recall the exact words, but I do recall I had a jaw drop reaction when I heard it. merrily Nov 2014 #11

Crickets on my question about your meaning? merrily Nov 2014 #15

What's he going to explore? bluestateguy Nov 2014 #6

Maybe whether he has a shot at being the nominee, finding donors, etc? merrily Nov 2014 #7

Here's a brief discussion of him in the New Yorker last week: Comrade Grumpy Nov 2014 #8

Thanks for posting that, very interesting pinboy3niner Nov 2014 #17

Donit Skeowes28 Nov 2014 #10

I like Webb as a person, but don't support some of the same thing he does davidpdx Nov 2014 #12

Looking for someone to get excited about during the primaries. Ykcutnek Nov 2014 #18

Some on DU will have to try REALLY REALLY hard to like this guy wyldwolf Nov 2014 #22

Because someone has to run to the right of Hillary PDittie Nov 2014 #23

Here's a link to op-ed "Class Struggle" which he sent to WSJ in 11/2006 : Faryn Balyncd Nov 2014 #24

Goodie, another republican! TBF Nov 2014 #25

Thank you! Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #26

Agreed - I like Bernie. TBF Nov 2014 #28

Excluding Bernie, it's like a battle to see who's willing to be bullwinkle428 Nov 2014 #39

I have one bit of advice for Mr. Webb. Vinca Nov 2014 #27

+1 leftofcool Nov 2014 #29

If HRC does not run, Webb is my 2nd choice Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2014 #30

well Robbins Nov 2014 #31

So Hillary will have a challenger from the right. MohRokTah Nov 2014 #33