It looks like we're not the only ones who think Chris Saxman is using his "Senate campaign" to angle for a run in 2009. Former State Senator, and Saxman supporter, Brandon Bell writes at his new blog Roanoke Red Zone:

I am heading up to Arlington for the Advance this weekend. Should be a fun and interesting weekend.

Looks like Chris Saxman will share the stage with Gilmore at the Straw Poll. Some believe he will announce that he’s running for the US Senate. That may be true, but I think there is a chance that he is using the platform as a potential Senate candidate to elevate his profile for a Statewide run in 2009 and will announce that he’s not running next year. If so, his plan has worked well.