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In Print and Coming Your Way

Keep an eye out for the June 2 issue of The American Conservative, which went to press today. It includes my article on the battle for Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District, which pits Ron Paul-inspired Republican Amit Singh against Mark Ellmore, a candidate sometimes compared to Mike Huckabee. In Singh’s case, the race puts to the test the ability of a new generation of limited-government conservative to appeal to voters in a difficult (read: Democratic-leaning) district. After its recent special election losses in Mississippi, Illinois, and Louisiana, the GOP is in desperate need of a new brand. The Eighth District candidates offer two possibilities.

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3 Comments on “In Print and Coming Your Way”

  1. Matt Tucker Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    Mr. McCarthy,

    Have you looked into BJ Lawson of NC’s 4th district at all? I think Dr. Lawson has the potential to create the new Republican brand.

  2. Daniel McCarthy Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    I agree, Matt. I’ll have to write something on Lawson before too long.

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