Democrats scramble to replace Jim Stork

As Jim Stork's campaign hibernates, Democrats cast about for a replacement candidate to take on Clay Shaw for Congress.

BY BETH REINHARD

breinhard@herald.com


While Democratic congressional candidate Jim Stork's campaign remains in limbo, Washington party strategists are desperately shopping for a replacement hardy enough to challenge longtime Republican incumbent E. Clay Shaw.

It may be a lost cause with less than two months before the Nov. 2 election.

Stork, 37, announced three weeks ago that he was taking a break from the campaign to undergo ''medical tests.'' Three top campaign aides have left.

''I sort of got tired of waiting around,'' said Meghan Scott, Stork's former media spokeswoman.

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I've heard that soon he'll withdraw from the race officially.

I hate to hear this. DFA and dailykos raised a good amount of money for him. I hope he's okay.