It looks as if the speculation has begun in earnest.
I’ll tell you what I know from sources close to the ground…
Edd Houck has not been offered a spot in the Kaine administration, and there has been nothing to suggest it is even on the table.
All this having been said, I have spoken with both Jay Hughes and Chris Yakabouski, as well as a handful of other probable contenders. There has been zero movement from among the Democrats in Spotsylvania, and zero indication Houck would take the spot if offered. The 17th is a very Republican district, so it isn’t a stretch to say the next state senator will more than likely be a Republican if Houck moves out. Are the Dems willing to lose a seat? I doubt it.
Open seats are like fumbled footballs. A lot of folks from both sides of the team scramble for the ball. One problem here though: no fumble yet.
So until the hammer drops… be still, O blogosphere.
UPDATE: Wow. Not only Commonwealth Conservative, but Too Conservative, SST, and GOPHokie have all gotten into the game.
Heh! You guys know something I don’t?