According to Jeanette Rishell's press release:
Rishell, a mother of two and a community activist from Manassas Park, ran for the House seat in 2006 and 2007, losing both times to Delegate Jackson Miller. 2009 will be different, she says, because of recent Democratic gains in the area.
"In 2006 and 2007, we were breaking new ground and did not see immediate results," Rishell said. "Then in 2008 people responded to a message of hope instead of fear."
Prince William County Democratic Committee Chair Pete Frisbie says Rishell can win this year.
"Jeanette is an incredibly hard worker, and she has our full support," Frisbie said. "She is committed to providing positive results for her neighbors."
Frisbie pointed to Obama's vote totals in the 50th District last year as evidence of Democratic momentum.
"President Obama received nearly 57% of the vote in Jeanette's district," Frisbie said. "These are people who know Jeanette and support her. She can win this year, definitely."
I sure hope Jeanette and Pete are right; it would be great to replace a right wing xenophobe like Jackson Miller with someone who simply wants "to improve our quality of life and ensure everyone has a fair and equal path to opportunity." Go Jeanette!
UPDATE: I spoke briefly with Jeanette and she said she'd be focusing her campaign on what the voting public cares about, namely "meat and potato issues."
