One month after announcing his bid to unseat Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-7th, Richmond businessman Charlie Diradour is bowing out.On his campaign website, Diradour adds, "While I am an idealist, I am also pragmatic enough to realize that this is simply not the right time for my candidacy." My question is, will there ever be a "right time" for a well-funded, serious Democratic challenge to Eric Cantor (R-Embarrassment to Virginia)? Not yet, apparently, and I think that's very unfortunate.
He cited dedication to his family and to Richmond city in a statement released yesterday afternoon announcing his withdrawal.
Diradour, who doesn't live in the 7th District, was seeking the Democratic nomination to run against Cantor in 2010.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Charlie's In, Charlie's Out
Well, that didn't last long: