Webb , a Marine Corps veteran who fought in Vietnam , served one term as a Democratic senator from Virginia , but also served in Republican President Ronald Reagan 's administration as assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs before becoming Secretary of the Navy . Webb announced he is forming an exploratory committee in a 14-minute video . The former Virginia senator said the campaign will be focused on "economic issues" and that his focus would be to help elect Republicans who support President Barack Obama's agenda. Webb touts his military service and insists he is `` not a career politician '' in the video . Launching an exploratory committee allows the candidates to begin fundraising .
Webb announced he is forming an exploratory committee in a 14-minute video . The former Virginia senator said the campaign will be focused on "economic issues" and that his focus would be to help elect Republicans who support President Barack Obama's agenda. Webb touts his military service and insists he is `` not a career politician '' in the video . Launching an exploratory committee allows the candidates to begin fundraising .