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'''James "Jim" Webb, Jr.''' (born 1946) is a former [[United States Senator]] from [[Virginia]] and a member of the [[Democratic Party]]. He briefly served as Secretary of the Navy under President [[Ronald Reagan]] from 1987-1988. Webb is a graduate of the [[United States Naval Academy|U.S. Naval Academy]], and a decorated [[Vietnam War]] veteran.  He did not seek reelection to the Senate in 2012<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/142979-sen-webb-wont-seek-another-term-in-2012</ref> and was succeeded by another Democrat, [[Tim Kaine]] who was the Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2016.  Webb returned to his prior career as an author and journalist.

'''James "Jim" Webb, Jr.''' (born 1946) is a former [[United States Senator]] from [[Virginia]] and a member of the [[Democratic Party]]. He briefly served as Secretary of the Navy under President [[Ronald Reagan]] from 1987-1988. Webb is a graduate of the [[United States Naval Academy|U.S. Naval Academy]], and a decorated [[Vietnam War]] veteran.  He did not seek reelection to the Senate in 2012<ref>https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/142979-sen-webb-wont-seek-another-term-in-2012</ref> and was succeeded by another Democrat, [[Tim Kaine]] who was the Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2016.  Webb returned to his prior career as an author and journalist.

On July 2, 2015, Webb announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the [[2016 presidential election]].<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/02/democrat-jim-webb-joins-2016-white-house-race/</ref> He complained about not receiving a fair share of time in the early televised debates and dropped out.

On July 2, 2015, Webb announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the [[2016 presidential election]].<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/02/democrat-jim-webb-joins-2016-white-house-race/</ref> He complained about not receiving a fair share of time in the early televised debates and dropped out.

==2006 Senate campaign==

==2006 Senate campaign==

On February 7, 2006, Webb announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for the 2006 Senate race against one-term incumbent Virginia Senator [[George Allen]]. He won the Democratic primary by a 53%-47% margin in a race with a low voter turnout. The contest with Allen turned largely on Allen's controversial personality and identity. Allen's used the word "macaca" to insult one of Webb's campaign workers, and it backfired. On November 7 Webb narrowly defeated Allen and was elected to a six-year term in the U.S. [[Senate]]. Analysts argue that Virginia was rapidly changing from a Republican stronghold to a competitive state. Black voters (85%-15%) voted for Webb over Allen. The black vote proved decisive in Webb's victory since Webb lost the white vote 41%-58%.<ref>Vote returns from [http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pages/results/states/VA/S/01/epolls.0.html CNN Exit Poll]</ref>

On February 7, 2006, Webb announced that he would seek the Democratic nomination for the 2006 Senate race against one-term incumbent Virginia Senator [[George Allen]]. He won the Democratic primary by a 53%-47% margin in a race with a low voter turnout. The contest with Allen turned largely on Allen's controversial personality and identity. Allen's used the word "macaca" to insult one of Webb's campaign workers, and it backfired. On November 7 Webb narrowly defeated Allen and was elected to a six-year term in the U.S. [[Senate]]. Analysts argue that Virginia was rapidly changing from a Republican stronghold to a competitive state. Black voters (85%-15%) voted for Webb over Allen. The black vote proved decisive in Webb's victory since Webb lost the white vote 41%-58%.<ref>Vote returns from [https://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006/pages/results/states/VA/S/01/epolls.0.html CNN Exit Poll]</ref>

==Naval Academy controversy==

==Naval Academy controversy==

Webb was frequently mentioned as a possible Vice President running mate for fellow Senator [[Barack Obama]] in 2008.

Webb was frequently mentioned as a possible Vice President running mate for fellow Senator [[Barack Obama]] in 2008.

==2016 Presidential Election==

==2016 Presidential Election==

Webb declared as a candidate for President and appeared in early television debates.  He dropped out before the first primary, with speculation that he would make a third party bid for President.  On February 11, 2016, he ruled out making an independent presidential bid.<ref name="rulesout">{{cite web | url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/former-sen-jim-webb-rules-out-independent-presidential-bid/ | title=Former Sen. Jim Webb rules out independent presidential bid | publisher=[[CBS News|CBSNews.com]] | date=February 11, 2016 | accessdate=February 27, 2017 | author=Shabad, Rebecca}}</ref>

Webb declared as a candidate for President and appeared in early television debates.  He dropped out before the first primary, with speculation that he would make a third party bid for President.  On February 11, 2016, he ruled out making an independent presidential bid.<ref name="rulesout">{{cite web | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/former-sen-jim-webb-rules-out-independent-presidential-bid/ | title=Former Sen. Jim Webb rules out independent presidential bid | publisher=[[CBS News|CBSNews.com]] | date=February 11, 2016 | accessdate=February 27, 2017 | author=Shabad, Rebecca}}</ref>

On March 4, 2016, Webb stated that he would not vote for [[Hillary Clinton]] in the 2016 presidential election, but he declined to rule out voting for [[Donald Trump]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/jim-webb-no-hillary-clinton-220255 | title=Jim Webb: I won't vote for Clinton, but I may for Trump | work=[[Politico]] | date=March 4, 2016 | accessdate=Feburary 27, 2017 | author=Collins, Eliza}}</ref>

On March 4, 2016, Webb stated that he would not vote for [[Hillary Clinton]] in the 2016 presidential election, but he declined to rule out voting for [[Donald Trump]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/jim-webb-no-hillary-clinton-220255 | title=Jim Webb: I won't vote for Clinton, but I may for Trump | work=[[Politico]] | date=March 4, 2016 | accessdate=Feburary 27, 2017 | author=Collins, Eliza}}</ref>

==Controversy==

==Controversy==

Jim Webb's ancestors were officers in the [[Confederate]] army.<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/10994.html , POLITICO Webb's rebel roots: An affinity for Confederacy, June 10, 2008</ref> He maintains that "Most Southern soldiers viewed the driving issue to be sovereignty rather than slavery." He said "Love of the Union was palpably stronger in the South."  That doesn't make sense to the majority of  people. Many detractors consider his statement sovereignty to continue slavery.

Jim Webb's ancestors were officers in the [[Confederate]] army.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/10994.html , POLITICO Webb's rebel roots: An affinity for Confederacy, June 10, 2008</ref> He maintains that "Most Southern soldiers viewed the driving issue to be sovereignty rather than slavery." He said "Love of the Union was palpably stronger in the South."  That doesn't make sense to the majority of  people. Many detractors consider his statement sovereignty to continue slavery.

March 26, 2007, an aide of Jim Webb, Phillip Thompson carried a concealed firearm into the Senate building. Routine scanning of briefcases turned up a loaded pistol and two loaded clips. He was immediately arrested by Capitol Police.<ref>http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04282007/279797 , AP Webb aide's gun charge dropped by prosecutor, April 28, 2007</ref> Charges against the aide were dismissed.

March 26, 2007, an aide of Jim Webb, Phillip Thompson carried a concealed firearm into the Senate building. Routine scanning of briefcases turned up a loaded pistol and two loaded clips. He was immediately arrested by Capitol Police.<ref>http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04282007/279797 , AP Webb aide's gun charge dropped by prosecutor, April 28, 2007</ref> Charges against the aide were dismissed.