Fimian vs. Herrity, Round 1

My good friend 200 Grande makes the case on CCC that Keith Fimian won the opening round of the Fimian-Herrity primary, and I tend to agree.  His basic point is that Keith Fimian moved the conversation from "damn, look at all those endorsements," to "damn, is Herrity just another insider?"  On that point, yes Fimian did do what was needed to be done. 

Above all, Herrity's list of endorsements was meant to be a form of political intimidation towards Keith Fimian and his supporters, a sign of strength that anybody who is anybody supports Pat Herrity, thus undercutting whatever claim on the nomination Herrity might have.  In a way, Herrity walked into this.  The climate for "insiders" isn't that great to begin with, and Fimian has been running a tea party campaign from the start.  And it is a fact that Herrity is a political insider.  its not a bad thing per say, but it is a fact based on his connections, last name, and his endorsement list. 

The Herrity campaign needs to figure out what they are.  Right now, Fimian is defining the race on his terms and the best Herrity's backers can do is shout their righteous indignation.  But they need more than that.  Fimian had to throw that shot because of how Herrity rolled out his campiagn.  Right now Herrity is low on issues and high on party support.  To be honest, there isn't much difference between Fimian and Herrity, so whoever defines the race on their terms will win.  Right now, Fimian is doing that. 

Comments

[beantowngurl]

I've been reading the blogs and I agree with Mason Conservative. Mr. Herrity is long on endorsements and short on issues. His surrogates are attacking anybody who supports Keith Fimian or wonders what Mr. Herrity's issues might be. They call people fools, morons, and use other insulting labels. I resent that.

The fact is that we really don't know who Mr. Herrity is or what he stands for. Until he tells us we really won't know. So, as yet, we really can't say there isn't much difference between Fimian and Herrity.

Round One. Fimian.

[massvoter]

Well at least VA Blogger didn't call beantowngurl an idiot, fool, or moron. But, he didn't clue us in on Herrity's secret record, or his issues. That's certainly one way to define themselves.

[providencehomeboys]

What secret record? That he is adversely against tax increases for people (ie the Fairfax County proposed food tax)? That he is adversely against wasteful spending in all aspects of the county (look at his work on the school budget). If you are going to say is Pat pro-life, is he pro traditional marriage. Those arguments mean nothing because I truly believe Pat is, but unless he has a record of doing those things, than you never know right? Because we know nothing about Keith and what his true beliefs are? At least Pat has a voting record and has taken the tough stands where leadership was needed whereas Keith was just there touting what he would do rather than what he has done.

[local gop]

Here is Herritys record, even the Fimian people can use this its so easy:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/search.htm

Pick the year, type 'Herrity' in the bx, and you have everything he has ever done on the County Board.

Now, stop complaining.

[The Vindicated and Least Honorable Shiela Dixon of the 410 Ghetto Mafia]

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[Gangsta]

Anyone dat disagrees wiff VA Blogga iz jus' mad stoopid an' mizinformed by Rush Limbaugh an' Mark Levin. Recognize Game, Beeyotch!

[beantowngurl]

Herrity has no issues:

http://patherrity.com/issues/

Round 2. Fimian

[Peter R.]

Oh, that is hilarious. He really has nothing on his issues page. So much for oh-so-experienced Pat Herrity!

[These people are beyond silly]

Because, as we all know, having an actual record as an elected official that voters can look at to evaluate you as a candidate means nothing at all.

What is far more important is to have gotten blown out in the last election for the same seat but to have an issues page on your website several months before the primary.

[The Only Abnormal One Here]

VAB,

All of the rest of this nonsense aside, you REALLY think a federal primary electorate knows that much about Pat Herrity?

He was elected as a county supervisor 2 years ago when there were almost a dozen offices on the ballot. He then ran for Chairman in a special election in February with low turnout.

How many people, even in a primary electorate, remember the details of his record, nevermind anything beyond his name, his party ID, and perhaps 2 of his issues?

Pat Herrity is a great man and has been a fantastic leader for the local party. He'll make a great Congressman. But let's not kid ourselves here. His name ID and favorables aren't so fantastically high that he's beyond being redefined, especially among Tea Party activists who may have never participated in a Republican primary before.

Both of these men need to make their case. I have faith Herrity will make his, as you do. I'm just not ready to pretend that he doesn't have to.

[Beechbabybob]

As a neutral observer who will support the nominee, I don't think either candidate has discussed issues. Listing issues does not constitute setting out a vision...we need recommended solutions, not vacuous platitudes. Tell me specifically how you will fix the problems. Both candidates have a long way to go to define themselves and the opposition incumbent.

[Silent Majority]

Everyone knows that Herrity was asked by Tony Bedell – Chairman, Fairfax County Republican Committee (who can barely control his bowels, let alone an election) to run for this office. The stench of this move has been in the wind since September. Fat boy Connolly must be wetting his pants, laughing at the fools in the Republican Party as we split the vote, spend our funds and damage the inroads Fimian has made over the last 36 months. Shame on you Bedell and shame on you Herrity for destroying our chances to win this seat and beat this pig (Connolly) out of office!

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