Lieutenant governor to challenge boss for top job
LANAKIS--Veroche Lieutenant Governor Bradley Davidson (CNS) formally entered the race for governor today, in a move that will likely clear the Conservative Party field.
Davidson had long been rumored to be planning a campaign to challenge his boss, incumbent Gov. Linda Van Auhn (NAT). But today, the former Secretary of National Security made it official: he will run for governor in 2012.
"Today I am pleased to announce that I am officially running for governor of the great state of Veroche," Davidson said at an outdoor rally on Chequers Hill, on the city's northwest side. "It is with great honor that I will seek to restore the economy in this state and get people working again," he said to cheers.
During his speech, Davidson lambasted Van Auhn for a $9.3 billion budget shortfall, tax hikes, and a 10.2% unemployment rate.
"Veroche is hemorrhaging, and Linda Van Auhn has done little to help stop the bleeding," he said. "All across this state, people are hurting, and while they're hurting, Linda Van Auhn is too busy playing partisan politics and scoring political points to address the real issues facing our state."
The lieutenant governor talked about other issues as well, including health care, education, transportation, the environment, agriculture, and government accountability.
Davidson joins just one other Conservative candidate, Pendleton Mayor Ric Renner.
Other Conservatives have been considering bids, including Rep. Don Christaman of Touleville, and former professional football player Steve Serpino.
Over the past few weeks, former candidates Todd Argouth and Steve Leona, as well as former Sen. Evelynn Blankenship, ruled out running for the office.
Van Auhn is seeking a second full term in 2012, a presidential election year that will likely see huge turnout for President Brenton Menuhaeo's re-election campaign. And Van Auhn soundly defeated Argouth in a special election in 2007, and beat Leona by an even wider margin in 2008.
Van Auhn's approval rating has slipped dramatically, however. A Liberty poll conducted in early August showed her approval rating at 39%, and her disapproval rating at 51%.
Davidson's numbers were better, with a 43% approval rating and a 31% disapproval rating. But a full 26% either were unsure or did not know enough information about him to form an opinion.
Davidson was a former Secretary of National Security under President Dan Byelle. He resigned in 2007, when he was elected lieutenant governor. He currently serves as the chair of the Lieutenant Governors' Board.
LANAKIS--Veroche Lieutenant Governor Bradley Davidson (CNS) formally entered the race for governor today, in a move that will likely clear the Conservative Party field.
Davidson had long been rumored to be planning a campaign to challenge his boss, incumbent Gov. Linda Van Auhn (NAT). But today, the former Secretary of National Security made it official: he will run for governor in 2012.
"Today I am pleased to announce that I am officially running for governor of the great state of Veroche," Davidson said at an outdoor rally on Chequers Hill, on the city's northwest side. "It is with great honor that I will seek to restore the economy in this state and get people working again," he said to cheers.
During his speech, Davidson lambasted Van Auhn for a $9.3 billion budget shortfall, tax hikes, and a 10.2% unemployment rate.
"Veroche is hemorrhaging, and Linda Van Auhn has done little to help stop the bleeding," he said. "All across this state, people are hurting, and while they're hurting, Linda Van Auhn is too busy playing partisan politics and scoring political points to address the real issues facing our state."
The lieutenant governor talked about other issues as well, including health care, education, transportation, the environment, agriculture, and government accountability.
Davidson joins just one other Conservative candidate, Pendleton Mayor Ric Renner.
Other Conservatives have been considering bids, including Rep. Don Christaman of Touleville, and former professional football player Steve Serpino.
Over the past few weeks, former candidates Todd Argouth and Steve Leona, as well as former Sen. Evelynn Blankenship, ruled out running for the office.
Van Auhn is seeking a second full term in 2012, a presidential election year that will likely see huge turnout for President Brenton Menuhaeo's re-election campaign. And Van Auhn soundly defeated Argouth in a special election in 2007, and beat Leona by an even wider margin in 2008.
Van Auhn's approval rating has slipped dramatically, however. A Liberty poll conducted in early August showed her approval rating at 39%, and her disapproval rating at 51%.
Davidson's numbers were better, with a 43% approval rating and a 31% disapproval rating. But a full 26% either were unsure or did not know enough information about him to form an opinion.
Davidson was a former Secretary of National Security under President Dan Byelle. He resigned in 2007, when he was elected lieutenant governor. He currently serves as the chair of the Lieutenant Governors' Board.
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