Here's Stuart Rothenberg's analysis of Tom Perriello reelection chances next November.Freshman Rep. Tom Perriello (D) seems more interested in doing what he thinks is right than getting re-elected. That's the only way to explain his votes supporting House Democrats' cap-and-trade and health care reform bills. State Sen. Robert Hurt (R) is expected to challenge Perriello, and the Congressman is in deep, deep trouble. Obama's 48 percent showing last year in this district understates Perriello's challenge next year.You know, as much as I hope that Tom Perriello is reelected in 2010, if he does happen to lose because he is "more interested in doing what he thinks is right than getting re-elected," at least he'll be able to hold his head high. Having said that, I'm going to do whatever I can to help Tom get reelected, and I hope you all will as well. We badly need more people like Tom in the U.S. Congress, people with the courage of their convictions, not just a burning desire to be lifetime politicians. Go Tom!
UPDATE: Speaking of why Tom Perriello should be reelected, I just received an email informing me that Perriello "has been selected to fill two important congressional positions for pursuing economic growth for the 5th District of Virginia and the United States. He was appointed to the House Democratic Caucus' Congressional Task Force on Job Creation and was also made Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee."
UPDATE #2: Tom Perriello is co-sponsoring a bill aimed at helping farmers and food banks by providing a tax credit for the donation of fresh produce by farmers." Yet another example of why Perriello should be reelected.
