Live To Fight Another Day

By Kleinheider Posted on August 10, 2008 at 11:43 pm

Phil Roe supporter and candidate in his own right for the First Congressional seat in 2006, Vance Cheek, urges Congressman David Davis to admit defeat:

If I were in Davis’ inner circle, I would be strongly pushing for a concession speech for many reasons. Firstly, Davis lost by the same margin he won in 2006 meaning he still has a true base of support. Why risk credibility with this base by looking like a bad sport? Secondly, Davis is young by all accounts. This Roe/Davis action could be the political version of Ali/Frazier. There is no reason Davis can’t try to regain his seat in 2010. Finally and most importantly, a politician must remember that (to quote Dan Quayle) “It is important how you exit, especially if you plan to return”. David is only hurting himself without conceding. He looks like a two time loser who can’t let his “precious” go. He needs to take the high road and I urge him to do so.

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