Well in developing news....re Jim Webb

[Raine1967]

3. Interesting. I have been watching him and wondering if he was indeed going to toss his hat in.

Glad you got an email, was right now I am seeing very very articles out there about him recently nor am I seeing him being interviewed very much.

I have no problems with him running. He was my senator here in Virginia. I remember this article when he announced he wasn't going to seek a second term as Senator:

Webb appeared likely to face a rematch with former Senator George Allen, whom he beat in a bruising 2006 contest. He had expressed ambivalence about the prospect of another run, and has said he never planned a life in politics.

Keeping Webb -- a Vietnam veteran, former Reagan defense official, and author -- in the Senate had been a top priority for the Democratic leadership, with no Democrat of Webb's prominence, and his centrist politics, openly exploring the race. Senate Democratic leaders view Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine, the former Virginia governor, as a top prospect to replace him, despite Kaine's disavowals that he's looking at the race. Kaine, the source said, hasn't shut the door on the possibility. Former Congressman Tom Perriello, who is close to the White House, could also be a candidate.

Webb's departure isn't entirely a surprise. He recalled in a recent interview that he'd told President Obama in the fall of 2009 that his push for health care legislation would end in "disaster."

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0211/Source_Webb_wont_seek_reelection.html?showall



I would like to know where he stands no regarding the ACA (and I admittedly haven't looked that deep into the weeds) —

Personally, I have found Webb to be quite conservative. I think that worked well for a state like Virgina — I don't know how it will work, should he declare, nationwide as a Democratic Nominee. He is to the right of Hillary Clinton — with the possible exception of legalizing pot as part of criminalization reform.

Since he left office, what has he been up to?

I looked over here, and I am not sure I feel really comfortable with some of his stances.

I also have to say, I take serious issue that he Endorsed George *Maqaqa* Allen in 2000. I know he defeated him a few years later, but that always left a sour taste in my mouth.