U.S. Sen. John Warner declines to endorse Jim Gilmore( might endorse Warner)

[maddezmom]

Source: The Virginia Pilot

Retiring U.S. Sen. John Warner on Saturday voiced disappointment in fellow Republican Jim Gilmore’s efforts to succeed him this fall and declined to endorse him.

Instead, Warner suggested that he may wind up backing Democrat Mark Warner in the race. The two Warners are not related.

John Warner took exception to Gilmore’s strong condemnation of a $700 billion Wall Street rescue package that was passed by the House of Representatives on Friday and signed by President Bush.

“I’m disappointed that he spoke against the rescue package that’s vital to Virginia and vital to the nation,” John Warner said during a telephone news conference.



Read more: http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/us-sen-john-warner-declines-endorse-jim-gilmore

[demnan]

1. Gilmore is universally hated

by Democrats and Republicans in Virginia for reasons related to his incompetence. Mark Warner is popular and has bi-partisan support because he was seen as an excellent governor from both sides.

[williesgirl]

2. Gilmore is a sad joke in VA. Warner is too smart to endorse him.

[LynneSin]

3. John Warner is an old school republican and better defines 'Maverick' than John McCain

:D

[Tangerine LaBamba]

4. Go, John!

Our John is the real Maverick. If he endorses Mark Warner, I'll never stop laughing.

Gilmore was insane to get into this race. It's as if the Republicans were already throwing in the towel............

[No Passaran]

5. Gilmore never stood a chance in Virginia

He's down 30 points against a popular ex-Governor