A Good day for Michelle Rollins
Apr 7th, 2010 by David Anderson
Not only did she announce, but she picked up a couple of prominent endorsements. Blogger and former Sussex Regional (County) GOP Chairman Dave Burris endorsed her with high praise. The big news tomorrow will that her former opponent Fred Cullis endorsed her. Nice words are good, but actually abandoning ones plans in deference is about as serious as one gets. Praise from the NRCC is also a good start. They did not do a release, just commented as they attempt to maneuver through the pre-convention landmines. Tomorrow will be a big day in the paper and it will be followed up with one her first interviews on the issues. Stay tuned to DP Friday.
The other campaigns did not roll over and play dead. I was on the phone with two of the other camps today. Both the Wade and Urquhart people professed a great deal of respect for Mr. Cullis. Both want to be supportive of his new endeavor. It is clear that they will make a play for those voters. Wade strategist John Davis professed confidence that Wade campaign would provide a strong fight at the convention. They are launching another fundraiser and building an organization across the state. Mr. Urquhart signaled that he is in it by announcing a top flight staff to coincide with the Rollins announcement. He also completed an interview with me today that will be published tomorrow (with it being her day, I choose not to publish it today). He is signaling a toe to toe fight.
This is how it should be. This is about the future of America not personalities. These four people understand that fact. No one is rolling over. The 4 candidates all have something to say. They are determined to make their case to you. It is anyone’s race at this point, but the day belongs to Ms. Rollins. Though it was not without a fight. Well let’s see how the next 150 go.
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make a play for the cullis voters? HAHAHAHAHA really, how many family members does he have?
Blogger and former Sussex Regional (County) GOP Chairman Dave Burris endorsed her with high praise.
Burris should do her a favor and keep quiet.
Well Phil there were quite a few people at events that had a very favorable view of Mr. Cullis. Fred went to scores upon scores of gatherings and events. He seemed to start devoloping a connection with people. If he thought his numbers were 25 or 30%, he wouldn’t drop out. The fact is there were enough that she thought it important enough to make a play for and so do two of the other candidates. 10% could easily make all of the difference in this primary. Fred had a significant following that I do not see yet with Rose. She is getting known and I do not count her out, but I do not see anything yet that convinces me that she will be a factor–not even putting out her own press releases.
I would say that he was likely 4th in the mix. That is a good reason to leave out on top and bank your good will for greener pastures.