Lieutenant governor and former Teedra mayor to run for Senate
TEEDRA, Monomi -- Conservative party elders got their wish this weekend. Lieutenant governor and former Teedra Mayor Kerry Paul will run for Senate in the fall election, challenging NAT incumbent Brad Fiodora, who is seeking a second term.
Paul is the preferred candidate of the party establishment, and she brings name recognition and connections with wealthy donors.
But for all her assets, Ms. Paul has some vulnerabilities. She's much more moderate than other lesser-known candidates in the race, and that could open the door to a challenge from a more far-right opponent.
Even before she confirmed her candidacy, the right-wing Grassadellian Conservative Union (GCU) was pre-emptively striking her with criticisms.
"Kerry Paul is another run-of-the-mill 'moderate' Conservative who will only half-heartedly stand up for conservative values. We need a real conservative, with demonstrated conservative values, to stand up for Monomi in Mavocke," the GCU's Deputy Director of Campaign Solutions Brent Alman said in a press release.
The GCU and other ultra-conservative groups are pushing a more conservative candidate such as Assemblyman Pete Doonan of Teedra or Assemblywoman Shannon Tribe of Trieton to run.
But Doonan has ran unsuccessfully twice for the Senate, and Tribe has not indicated any interest in running.
The best hope for far-right conservatives is Assemblywoman Sharon Osmorda of Devanough. A fierce Conservative, Ms. Osmorda, the former mayor of Devanough, is known across the country for her centre-right views and her devotion to causes she holds dear, such as fighting terrorism, advocating for farmers and lower taxes.
Ms. Osmorda has not expressed interest in running for the Senate, but she declined to rule it out in an interview Monday morning at the capitol in Mavocke.
"Right now, I'm just focused on serving the people of Devanough," Ms. Osmorda said.
Ms. Osmorda could prove to be a formidable opponent, should she enter the race.
As an icon in the national conservative movement, and a well-known face among far-right voters, she would have access to a large fundraising base.
Supporters of Ms. Paul say the former Teedra mayor has a better chance of winning in a general election.
"Sharon Osmorda is very extremely conservative. She can't win over independents and moderate Nationalists. Kerry Paul can do that. She has a proven record of reaching out and receiving support from the other side," said Joel Gosch, a friend of Ms. Paul.
Officially, Kerry Paul has not announced her candidacy yet, but sources close to the lieutenant governor say he has already informed her boss, Gov. John Densy, and other political allies of her decision.
An announcement is expected this week.
TEEDRA, Monomi -- Conservative party elders got their wish this weekend. Lieutenant governor and former Teedra Mayor Kerry Paul will run for Senate in the fall election, challenging NAT incumbent Brad Fiodora, who is seeking a second term.
Paul is the preferred candidate of the party establishment, and she brings name recognition and connections with wealthy donors.
But for all her assets, Ms. Paul has some vulnerabilities. She's much more moderate than other lesser-known candidates in the race, and that could open the door to a challenge from a more far-right opponent.
Even before she confirmed her candidacy, the right-wing Grassadellian Conservative Union (GCU) was pre-emptively striking her with criticisms.
"Kerry Paul is another run-of-the-mill 'moderate' Conservative who will only half-heartedly stand up for conservative values. We need a real conservative, with demonstrated conservative values, to stand up for Monomi in Mavocke," the GCU's Deputy Director of Campaign Solutions Brent Alman said in a press release.
The GCU and other ultra-conservative groups are pushing a more conservative candidate such as Assemblyman Pete Doonan of Teedra or Assemblywoman Shannon Tribe of Trieton to run.
But Doonan has ran unsuccessfully twice for the Senate, and Tribe has not indicated any interest in running.
The best hope for far-right conservatives is Assemblywoman Sharon Osmorda of Devanough. A fierce Conservative, Ms. Osmorda, the former mayor of Devanough, is known across the country for her centre-right views and her devotion to causes she holds dear, such as fighting terrorism, advocating for farmers and lower taxes.
Ms. Osmorda has not expressed interest in running for the Senate, but she declined to rule it out in an interview Monday morning at the capitol in Mavocke.
"Right now, I'm just focused on serving the people of Devanough," Ms. Osmorda said.
Ms. Osmorda could prove to be a formidable opponent, should she enter the race.
As an icon in the national conservative movement, and a well-known face among far-right voters, she would have access to a large fundraising base.
Supporters of Ms. Paul say the former Teedra mayor has a better chance of winning in a general election.
"Sharon Osmorda is very extremely conservative. She can't win over independents and moderate Nationalists. Kerry Paul can do that. She has a proven record of reaching out and receiving support from the other side," said Joel Gosch, a friend of Ms. Paul.
Officially, Kerry Paul has not announced her candidacy yet, but sources close to the lieutenant governor say he has already informed her boss, Gov. John Densy, and other political allies of her decision.
An announcement is expected this week.
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