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fighting between the GOP economic conservatives and social conservatives will continue to cause divisions. The Democrats, unlike the past when the conservative and liberal wings fought fiercely, seem to have settled on a policy of nominating candidates who are to the left of center on social issues but preach fiscal responsibility.
Yet in the aftermath of this year’s race, whatever the outcome, one suspects the young Republican Governor will start marshaling his troops for an all-out effort in 1995 to capture control of the House of Delegates and State Senate.
How you ask will this be possible given the fierce fight for the Senate seat? It may be because many Virginians, including large numbers of Republicans, have always considered who is in charge of state government a lot more important than whoever is sent to represent the state in Congress. It boils down to an attitude that Virginia is a cut above other states and that it must look to its own resources to stay strong since things are hopeless north of the Potomac.
Thus, Democrats who may feel a bit comforted about next year’s prospects because of GOP bickering could be in for a surprise.
(Editor's Note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own.)
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