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Local views
Rappahannock County Republican Chairwoman Demaris Miller opined “(t)he ... District is heavily Republican, but the Democrats nominated Jim Blubaugh from Rappahannock County to run for that seat. Although winning was a hopeless cause, having a “favorite son” on the ticket energized the Democrats of Rappahannock.”
Democratic Vice-Chairman Ray Boc gave a lot of credit to the hometown favorite too, as well: “Jim Blubaugh really gave the county some life. He gave the county Democrats some hope that there is a future here if we put up candidates.” If the hometown factor accounts for Rappahannock’s vote this election, then the Democratic sweep may not mean much.
But Democrats carried Rappahannock for delegate in 1987 and 1995 while Republicans swept the rest of the county vote.
Going back to the 1960s, Rappahannock voters have not been averse to splitting their tickets.
The “favorite son” coattails theory, together with state and national politics go a long ways toward explaining the local shift to the left. But when a steady forty-year progression in one direction reverses overnight, something bigger may be afoot. Democrats and Republicans take heed.
Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com
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