On one hand I think this is a smart move by Allen's campaign. Allen HAS to get off the race issue to win this race, and by making this largely unprecedented move I think he will get the race back to the issues. The only reason Jim Webb is competitive in this race is because Allen has been dogged by ridiculous allegations of racisim over the past couple months or so. If the race gets back to the issues, Allen will win because Vriginia is a Republican-leaning state.
On the other hand, this smacks of depseration. The fact that Webb is even competitive with Allen, let alone in a statisical dead heat, show how bad of shape Allen is in. Allen is an entrenched incumbent, being elected as Governor and Senator of Virginia, and as I said before Virginia is a Republican-leaning state. Needless to say, Allen shouldn't be having any problems winning this race. But, when the biggest issue in the race is wether you used the 'N-word' in your college years, there's a very, very big problem.
This move may save Allen his Senate seat, but I think you can put a cork in his run for the Presidency in 2008.
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1. I like the move by Allen. Shows he isn't just going to keep doing what wasn't working. I lived in Virginia about 20 or the last 30 years and Allen is very popular there. He doesn't come across like just another politician. Still calls into the local sports radio show in Norfolk on Friday's to pick the weekend football games and sounds like a regular guy who people can relate to. In this campaign he has allowed Webb and the WAPO get him on the defensive. If he is able to get around the left wing media to reach most of the voters with this ad buy and remind voters why they have voted for him in the past then it is money well spent. As far as it being an act of desperation, well sometimes you need to get desperate. In 1952 Nixon was rather desperate when he gave his famous "Checkers" speech. Bottom line was when in trouble he fought back.
Largebill at 9:38AM on Oct 3rd 2006
2. Dave, thanks for linking my blog!
VikingSpirit at 4:13PM on Oct 3rd 2006
3. My Former Governor Allen why is it important for you to dignifly an answer for people about you using the "N" word. All of America know that in the 70s women nor Blacks could attend the Univwrsity of Virginia and Blacks used the hunkie in all Black seting and Whites used the "N" who cares, not me. All I ask of you and all other whites is that you give my grands and great grands the same opportunities as you give white children and treat the the way you would want your children and grands to be teated. Equal opportunites, Equal voice equal pay and equal respect.
Keep up the Good work Edith Heard (Va. voter)
Edith Head at 12:59PM on Oct 4th 2006
4. Allen,
You've done a #2 in your own bed.
No tears here.
BTW, the Redskins played a horrendous game against NY. I guess that Dad has his moments as well.
George Swales at 6:54PM on Oct 9th 2006