MD-04: Netroots Heroine Donna Edwards Revving Up To Take On Al Wynn Again
Donna Edwards -- whose netroots-propelled, Ned Lamont-style insurgent candidacy almost succeeded in knocking off pro-war Dem Rep. Al Wynn last year -- is revving up to target Wynn again. From the Maryland Gazette community newspaper:
The Fort Washington activist and lawyer who gave U.S. Rep. Albert R. Wynn (D-Dist. 4) of Mitchellville a run for his money in last year’s Democratic primary is already discussing what she’ll do differently this time, as she prepares for a likely rematch.Speaking at Silver Spring’s El Golfo restaurant on Saturday, Edwards said she plans to be better organized, spend more time campaigning and raise more money — much more money...
For starters, she expects to have a bona fide campaign manager this time...Edwards said she also expects to have more time. Last year, she began campaigning heavily in June, giving her three months to reach the district’s voters. But this year, she expects to announce her candidacy next month, giving her about 10 months to campaign, if she decides to run.
In a sign that Wynn -- who prevailed over the little-known Edwards by less than four percent -- may be sweating another challenge, he recently voted in favor of the House Dems' Iraq withdrawal bill and has been making loud antiwar pronouncements.
Edwards is already stirring support from the netroots. "Edwards has a better shot. Last cycle everyone was afraid of Wynn, but now he's kind of been reduced to a vacillating bumbler," MyDD's Matt Stoller comments. "The country is ready for a new generation of leadership."















I live in MD04 and I can tell you that Congressman Wynn has been making the rounds and asking people what they think.
On one hand Donna Edwards may have an easier time because of higher name recognition and percieved weakness on Al Wynn's part. But on the other hand Al's been more receptive to his constituent's ideas. I guess we'll know for sure once they start polling.
March 30, 2007 3:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
Nothing like putting the fear of voters into the minds of these troglodytes.
Ned Lamont couldn't quite get the job done but he sure remains a beacon of light in the darkness of politics.
Best, Terry
March 30, 2007 3:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Go Donna Go!! Even if her politics weren't better than his, Wynn is a complete embarassment. Hopefully this time she can knock him off--but it'll be hard, as Wynn will almost certainly be better funded and better prepared than in th 2006 primary.
March 30, 2007 4:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
This won't be a one-on-one race again. Now that Edwards has drawn blood, several other candidates will likely enter the race.
March 31, 2007 1:58 AM | Reply | Permalink