Don’t Be So Quick To Dismiss Davis

By Kleinheider Posted on August 17, 2008 at 1:59 pm

Former 1st District Congressional candidate Vance Cheek warns against closing the book on Rep. David Davis’s political career:

Now that Davis has conceded the 2008 race and Phil Roe will be out next Congressman, I hear and read all over the internet and mainstream media that Davis’ stubborn refusal to accept defeat will be the downfall of his political career. I assure anyone reading this that nothing is further from the truth.

Davis is angry and bitter. I believe he felt entitled to the same political respect shown Jimmy Quillen and Bill Jenkins by allowing each of them to receive relatively uncontested GOP primaries. Davis will finish out his term with little fanfare and the transition with Dr. Roe will be a very easy one, whether or not Davis cooperates. Heck, in 18 months Davis just now probably found the closest men’s room to his DC office. I submit the key to Davis’ future will begin after the Christmas holiday.

By my pure speculation but based on his previous actions, Davis will pay top consultants to retool his image starting in the Spring. He will find a way, perhaps on the radio, to stay in the public eye and ear. He will move ever so slightly to the center when dealing with mainstream GOP’s. Most importantly, he will energize his small but dedicated base of support early and often.

While Davis retools himself, he will select the best year, 2010 or 2012. Just in his late 40’s, Davis has plenty of time and needs not to rush. When the stars are aligned just right, he will attempt to reclaim his Congressional seat. Hundreds of people who today consider his career ruined will find themselves with Davis yard signs back in their lawn. Will he succeed? It’s too difficult to see from here. I simply am certain he’ll be back.

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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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