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state party officials, however, were also worried about the impact on the Virginia convention next month. Their concern was based on two facts. First, Robb, as the chairman of the association which published the memorandum, has thus far said nothing to soften what Jackson supporters will no doubt see as an implied criticism of their candidate. Secondly, according to a party spokesman, approximately one-third of the 3,500 delegates attending the convention will be in the Jackson camp. Indeed, some Jackson supporters believe that if the Jackson delegates who are, for the present, listed as uncommitted were to be counted, Virginia would become the first state to be listed in the Jackson column.
And, it is safe to say, a sizeable number of these delegates and other black leaders are hopping mad over the memorandum. Some Democrats fear that, in a “worst case” scenario, its implications would not only echo through the Virginia politics of 1984, but on through the statewide elections of next year as well. In their view it could seriously lessen black enthusiasm and support for Democratic candidates.
Others, especially those associated with the governor, are convinced the matter is a tempest in a teapot which will blow over in a few days or weeks.
Perhaps it will, but most political observers around the Capitol are puzzled as to why the Democrats would take a chance on gratuitously offending a vital constituent group which they will desperately need to win future elections in the Old Dominion.
They believe this is a wound in the foot which the party does not need.
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