On Rob Wittman: I must give credit where it’s due

I was convinced that Rob Wittman would vote in favor of the bailout.  After all, he all but broadcast his intentions.  So, I focused my energy on my blog, and truth be told, I assumed my Congressman’s vote was lost.

One can imagine my shock at finding out Wittman had a change of heart and voted nay.

I have been one of Wittman’s most persistent critics, because he has given me very good reason to be.  However, this vote was the most important of Wittman’s career so far; it may be the most important of his career, period; and when the time came, when push came to shove he did the right thing.  For that, he deserves the thanks of each and every one of his constituents; he certainly has mine.

There is still time for him to wilt in the face of the President, his party leaders, and the Wall Street panic.  There will certainly be another vote.  I only hope Wittman sees this and recognizes just how long and wide was the bridge to his base that he has just rebuilt.

Stand firm, Congressman Wittman.  For the first time in your tenure in Washington, I am proud to call you my Member of Congress.  I’d like it to last longer than a few days.