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June 6, 2008

Sen. Warner Backs Gilmore But Won't Campaign

@ 11:20 pm by Walter Alarkon

Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) on Friday sought to end recent speculation surrounding his support for former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore (R), saying his stance has not changed since a statement last November in which he pledged financial support for Virginia GOP candidates but will not actively campaign.

Warner's office issued a statement saluting Gilmore and announcing that he has contributed $2,000 toward his candidacy this month. But he added that he will "defer taking an active role in political campaigns or the district and statewide Republican nominating conventions."

Gilmore last Saturday won the GOP nomination to succeed Warner, who is retiring in 2009, but Warner did not immediately endorse Gilmore, creating speculation that he might not. However, Warner aides on Friday said the senator was simply consumed with legislation during the week and that any impression of indecision was incorrect.

Gilmore will face former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner (D) in the general election for John Warner's seat in November.

"Jim Gilmore… has a record of extensive, credible public service, both in the U.S. Army and in elected public office as a Commonwealth's Attorney, Attorney General and Governor," Warner's statement says.

The statement adds that Warner donated $10,000 to the state Republican Party in November, $2,000 to U.S. House candidate Keith Fimian in May, $2,000 to Gilmore and $2,000 each this month to seven Virginia GOP incumbents in the U.S. House.

-J. Taylor Rushing

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  1. "[A] record of credible public service[?]" Not exactly a ringing endorsement…

    Comment by MD — June 7, 2008 @ 3:54 am

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