Who’s the new Dan Blue?
Dan Blue
The outcome was never in doubt at last night’s meeting of Democratic party officials to choose a replacement for the late Sen. Vernon Malone. Dan Blue wanted it — the “it” being the state Senate District 14 seat representing Southeast Raleigh and the eastern part of Wake County — and he won it easily on the first ballot, with 52 of the 84 votes cast. (Eligible voters were the district’s party precinct chairs and vice chairs plus some elected Democratic officials who live in the district.)
But the meeting did serve as an audition of sorts for candidates who might be chosen to take Blue’s House seat (House District 33). It was also a reminder, as Blue acknowledged in a short speech after his selection, that Southeast Raleigh and the African-American community of Wake County is still looking for that next generation of political talent who will take over for the Malones and the Blues. Continue reading »
