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most effective person to fill the shoes of his father, the incumbent who is retiring because of poor health.
Although he has a career as a Charlottesville lawyer and is not “a professional politician,” he would be “someone fresh” in Washington, D.C., Mr. Slaughter said.
“Maybe a little youth and vigor would push them (in Congress) a little harder,” he said, adding that he was no stranger to the politics and concerns of the 7th District.
“Everyone knows I’ve been deeply involved in that — not in the limelight, but working hard,” he said.
Furthermore, he said, ,he would quickly warm to political life in the capital. “I know a little bit about our current congressman ... I don’t have to sit down and read a briefing book somewhere — I’ve lived it. You need someone’s who’s going to hit the ground running,” he said.
Mr. Slaughter later said he thought Del. Allen, the other Republican contender, would “take time to learn.”
Mr. Slaughter said that transportation, education, fighting tax increases and balancing the national budget were his major concerns.
“The other guy running for this office (Allen) disparages” transportation problems, Mr. Slaughter said. Later he said that Mr. Allen’s opposition in the State House to transportation bills for Northern Virginia showed he was “not up on total needs” of the area.
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