Are Mainstream Media Darrell Green With Envy?
April 16, 2006 at 11:43 am
Saturday’s Washington Post had an intriguing story about speculation that former Washington Redskins star cornerback Darrell Green, a cinch for the Hall of Fame, would run — and probably quite fast — as a Republican for the Virginia state Senate.
Intriguing for several reasons. One is that he would join Lynn Swann as a pro athelete running for state, not federal, office — something Extreme Mortman has marveled at in the past.
But even more intriguing is the story itself. The Post, essentially, sourced the story to reporting that first appeared on a home-grown blog.
The key sentence:
A possible Green candidacy, which was first reported as a rumor on an Internet blog called Too Conservative, is part of a larger effort by the Republican Party to regain seats in Northern Virginia, where they lost several recent elections.
Don’t score this just as another point for blogs over mainstream media. Score bloggers a whole touchdown — from an interception, just like number 28 always did.
George Carver said,
April 17, 2006 @ 7:46 am
A guy with integrity running for public office. That’s refreshing. Having watched Darrel Green for several years playing for the Redskins is a guy I would certainly support, Democrat of Republican.
Too Conservative said,
April 17, 2006 @ 8:41 am
Thanks for the link
Darius said,
April 17, 2006 @ 1:10 pm
I cannot believe the Virginia Republican Party thinks Virginia voters are stupid enough to embrace a candidate solely because of their prior fame. Their problem is that the party does not wish to address issues Northern Virginians truly care about like the urban sprawl and traffic that is choking the DC suburbs. For years the Republicans in VA focused on wedge issues to drive out Democrats from office. However, due to the massive influx of residents from more liberal states and development the region has become far more educated and has begun to turn away from such trivial issues. Maybe the Republican Party should throw out its “no new taxes under and circumstances” platform and address funding for education, Metro extensions, widening on I-66 (realistic plans NOT Kilgore’s plan which provided no funding whatsoever) and then they’d begin to stop losing seats in both the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.
Kris Meister said,
April 17, 2006 @ 3:32 pm
But Darius, haven’t you ever wanted to say “Oh yeah, well my Senator is a 7 time pro-bowler” ?
Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. said,
April 17, 2006 @ 3:41 pm
Darryl Green would make a fantastic senator. He is smart, commited, talented, a team player, and is a humanist, who has been very generous to those less fortunate than himself through his foundation. He is a man of action, rather than just words. Virginia has done very well with another former athlete and son of former Redskins coach, that is George Allen, Jr.. Darryl Green is an honest leader, and would hopefully restore integrity in the citizens of the Northern Virginia area.
Patricia Roldan said,
April 17, 2006 @ 6:40 pm
Darryl Green has always struck me as smart and his work ethic is great. He has always been involved with the communtity which shows me he cares. I bet he could do a better job than what we have now.
Darius said,
April 17, 2006 @ 8:46 pm
Better job than what we have now? Do you even follow politics lady? Mark Herring was elected to the VA Senate in a special election after the session had started and yet he is classified as one of the most efficient and hard working senators in the legislative body. Even after the session had started he lobbied to be able to specially introduce bills that would benefit the district even though time had passed to be able to put these bills in the “hopper” and Allen? Talk about a senator too radical for this state. As this state has moved more towards moderate rather than the hardline conservative nature of its past Allen doesn’t seem to get the jist. Perhaps that’s why he’s facing James Webb (Reagan’s Navy Secretary) as a Democratic opponent this year.
Ed Woodruff said,
April 18, 2006 @ 8:34 am
First why is Mr. Green running for any office as a Republican. Even though he has a right to do so as a American thank God. The Virginia voter will see right through this another bad move by the republican party.
Braddock said,
April 18, 2006 @ 10:22 am
See through what? As has been noted Green is an intelligent, hard-working and decent human being, in my book that makes him more than qualified. This isn’t a bad move, just the opposite.
Riley, Not O'Reilly said,
April 18, 2006 @ 11:21 am
Howard! Great to see you in the blogosphere. Glad to see another Empower America alum doing well (as opposed to those who have to find work in the public sector like serving in Congress.)
– Jim Riley
mo said,
April 18, 2006 @ 8:39 pm
The Republican Party is not solely for the whites if you know your history well, however it is highly prudent for anyone with a vision to plunge in the race with good intentions. So I will say go’head Green we are behind you.
James Robert Regan, Jr. said,
April 19, 2006 @ 6:50 am
Good Grief - let’s tell Mr. Green he played football well, but stay out of politics.
Just vote each time there is an election.
Peace,
Bob Regan
James Ratious said,
April 19, 2006 @ 7:14 pm
Ur a punk
Louie said,
April 20, 2006 @ 6:48 am
I hope any NON career politician or incumbent wins as I would love to see ALL career politicians (parasites) and incumbents (lazy parasites) in BOTH worthless parties kicked out of office.
I hope this man wins as he isnt either . However I do realize most people have blind loyalty to organized crime (a political party and incumbent) .