In the post I published a while ago (http://studentsforjodywagner.blogspot.com/2009/11/jody-problem-solver.html), we saw a commercial for Jody Wagner, in which she highlights her ability to do her job well. In "Problem Solver" Wagner also points to how she will be a strong independent voice for Virginians, while incumbent Bill Bolling has already thrown his lot in with the big insurance companies.
This point is interesting, because it comes with a great amount of risk. Healthcare reform, while decently popular, is still controversial in Virginia. And any allusion to the healthcare debate now taking place in Congress could greatly anger both conservatives and right-leaning independent voters, both of whom are important voting blocs in the Old Dominion. It also might start a tit-for-tat with the Bolling Campaign about who whether Wagner supports a public option. So Jody must be careful to motivate progressives against someone in the pocket of the insurance agency while not encouraging conservatives or certain independents to come out and vote againsther.
This point is interesting, because it comes with a great amount of risk. Healthcare reform, while decently popular, is still controversial in Virginia. And any allusion to the healthcare debate now taking place in Congress could greatly anger both conservatives and right-leaning independent voters, both of whom are important voting blocs in the Old Dominion. It also might start a tit-for-tat with the Bolling Campaign about who whether Wagner supports a public option. So Jody must be careful to motivate progressives against someone in the pocket of the insurance agency while not encouraging conservatives or certain independents to come out and vote againsther.
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