Even with a great candidate like Glenn Nye, it most definitely helps a challenger to have a current Member of Congress endorse his/her candidacy. When that Member of Congress is also one of the people being considered as a possible Vice Presidential candidate, that would be extremely beneficial. That is why I’m glad to see that Jim Webb has endorsed Glenn Nye for Congress.
“I am pleased to endorse Glenn Nye for Congress in Virginia’s Second Congressional District. I believe Glenn is dedicated to service and has a commitment to patriotism over partisanship. Glenn’s experience working overseas in conflict zones has provided him with a unique vantage point with which to approach the challenges our nation faces. I urge you to join me in supporting Glenn Nye for Congress,” said Senator Jim Webb.
“I am honored to have the endorsement of Senator Jim Webb. Providing veterans with the benefits they deserve is one of my top priorities in Congress, and I am glad to have an ally in Senator Webb. Senator Webb’s GI Bill will provide hard earned opportunities to many veterans in our district. Senator Webb has proven himself in the United States Senate as a champion for bringing real results to Virginians and all Americans, and his backing is a ringing endorsement of my commitment to independent leadership.”
Senator Webb’s endorsement is the latest in a line of important developments for the Nye for Congress campaign, which on Tuesday was rated as one of the top races in the country by the non-partisan Cook Report. Senator Webb’s support follows important endorsements from Congressman Owen Pickett, State Senator Ralph Northam, Delegates Lynwood Lewis, Joe Bouchard and Bobby Mathieson among many other elected officials and community leaders.
Glenn Nye is the Democratic candidate for Congress. Nye is a fifth-generation Hampton Roads resident and former Foreign Service officer. Nye volunteered to serve in conflict zones in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Iraq. He received the State Department’s Superior Honor Award for leading a rescue of 26 American citizens and negotiating the release of an American hostage. In Iraq, Nye led operations to create jobs for Iraqis as part of the counter-insurgency effort.
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We need to get candidates talking about real issues and constructive reform. We have allowed our (in)Justice system to run amok since 9/11 to the point of having no Civil Liberties left.
If you are interested in Justice in America, listen to this story at This American Life about how a fiercely competitive prosecutor allowed his desire to get a win, get in the way of justice. We need real reform to our system that rewards prosecutors for “wins” rather than for finding the truth and ensuring justice is done.
http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1245