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Democrats hope to rattle Allen
http://insider.washingtontimes.com/articles/normal.php?StoryID=20060519-113045-8236r ^

Posted on 05/20/2006 8:59:49 AM PDT by Grendel9

May 20, 2006 Sen. George Allen's re-election race this year is more about 2008 than 2006. Democrats know unseating the incumbent Virginia Republican would be a long shot, but they hope that their best attempt will tarnish his image, force him to drain his $7 million campaign accounts and take the wind out of his presidential sails. Jim Webb, a former Republican who was President Reagan's secretary of the Navy, and Harris Miller, a Northern Virginia technology executive, will face off June 13 for the Democratic nomination. The race has piqued the interest of national leaders. Sen. Charles E. Schumer of New York, who heads the Democrats' Senate campaign arm, told reporters last week they just might find "Cinderella" in Virginia this year.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: allen2006; allen2008; dncstrategy; georgeallen; harrismiller

1 posted on 05/20/2006 8:59:49 AM PDT by Grendel9
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To: Grendel9

Schumer is doing a fantastic job with the Dem Senate recruits for 2008, while Dole's efforts have been underwhelming to say the least.


2 posted on 05/20/2006 9:01:17 AM PDT by HitmanLV ("5 Minute Penalty for #40, Ann Theresa Calvello!" - RIP 1929-2006)
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To: HitmanLV
Dole's efforts have been underwhelming to say the least.

Liddy has been a complete disaster. They really need to replace her.

4 posted on 05/20/2006 9:11:40 AM PDT by Bahbah (“KERRY LIED!! SCHOLARLY ATTRIBUTION DIED!!!”)
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To: Bahbah

It's too late - she is a nice lady and a fine Senator, but she didn't do much for the 2006 election cycle at all.


5 posted on 05/20/2006 9:12:35 AM PDT by HitmanLV ("5 Minute Penalty for #40, Ann Theresa Calvello!" - RIP 1929-2006)
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To: Grendel9

Every dollar they spend against Allen in VA will be a dollar wasted for them.


6 posted on 05/20/2006 9:14:40 AM PDT by KoRn
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To: Conservative Yankee

I agree. Sadly, practically
everyone in the Senate is
doing just that...voting to
escalate their base in an
election.
I went to the Senate url
yesterday and tallied what
I saw on C-SPAN with what
was recorded there. Everyone
who stepped to the mic to
offer an immigration amendent
or to speak against it was a
Class I Senator...he/she was
up for reelection in November!
Senate Leader Frist was nowhere
to be seen. But he appeared on
FoxNews at 6 a.m. today...after
all the voting was finished.


7 posted on 05/20/2006 9:18:51 AM PDT by Grendel9 (u)
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To: Grendel9

How has Allen been voting in the recent Senate immigration "efforts"--is he pro or anti-amnesty? Is he pro or anti-enforcement?


8 posted on 05/20/2006 11:07:06 AM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: Grendel9
The current history of the Democratic party in Northern Virginia is that it is dominated by pro-AlQaida types like Congressman Jim Moran.

Frankly, until I read this article I didn't know that Jim Webb and Harris Miller were beholden to Saudi Arabian and terrorist money and support.

I really don't think George Allen is going to have any difficulty with these two characters.

9 posted on 05/20/2006 1:25:39 PM PDT by muawiyah (-)
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To: Mamzelle
The only guy to the right of Allen on immigration is Tancredo.

Sen Allen is flabbergasted that there are only 40 senators that stand with him on this issue. We all owe him a debt of gratitude becausehe "gets it."
10 posted on 05/20/2006 1:31:21 PM PDT by Gulf War One
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To: Grendel9

I like Allen. I really want him to step up and be more of a leader though. I think the senate is screaming for a conservative voice to take on McCain. I wish he could be that voice.

Don't see it happening though.


11 posted on 05/20/2006 9:11:09 PM PDT by ottersnot ("Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.")
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To: Grendel9; EDINVA; iceskater; xyz123; Mudboy Slim; Corin Stormhands; jla; Flora McDonald; ...

George Allen ping.


12 posted on 05/21/2006 4:40:13 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands (HHD: Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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To: HitmanLV

Won't she rotate out as Chair after this cycle?


13 posted on 05/21/2006 4:40:43 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands (HHD: Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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To: Gulf War One

"The only guy to the right of Allen on immigration is Tancredo."


That is incorrect. Senators Sessions, Coburn and Inhofe have far better records amongst many others. That is not even looking at the House.

The only three with a worse record in Virginia are Warner, Moran and Scott. That means Allen ranks 10th out of 13 for VA alone.

http://grades.betterimmigration.com/


14 posted on 05/21/2006 6:51:00 AM PDT by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! I *LOVE* my attitude problem. Beware the Enemedia!)
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To: HitmanLV

That's nice that Schumer is recruiting for 2008! :)

I don't want the NRSC recruiting a Senator for my State -- that is up to those of us who live in a State.

NRSC shouldn't be involved until after the primary IMHO!


15 posted on 05/21/2006 4:23:40 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (Elect Bob Sullivan OK Governor -- Throw out Dem Gov DoLittle Henry in 2006!)
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To: HitmanLV
It's too late - she is a nice lady and a fine Senator, but she didn't do much for the 2006 election cycle at all.

[rolling eyes] Good grief, some of you folks just never let up. I distinctly recall similar gloom 'n doom pronouncements months before the Nov 04 elections... and the Nov 02 elections... and the Nov 00 elections.

If only some of you would put a bit more energy into helping conservatives win.

16 posted on 05/22/2006 11:11:47 AM PDT by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Coop
Roll your eyes all you want, but the president and the GOP did not poll as poorly for as long in 2004 as they are in 2006.
17 posted on 05/22/2006 11:14:47 AM PDT by HitmanLV ("5 Minute Penalty for #40, Ann Theresa Calvello!" - RIP 1929-2006)
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To: Grendel9
I've always said Allen shouldn't run for Senate re-election if he's going to run in 2008.

Plus he's taking that down-home schtick a little too far. Chewing tobacco at rallies and fundraisers? I mean c'mon. He doesn't need to resort to gimmicks.

18 posted on 05/22/2006 11:17:49 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Conservatism is moderate, it is the center, it is the middle of the road)
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To: HitmanLV

Which has nothing to do with Elizabeth Dole. Stop moving the bar.


19 posted on 05/22/2006 11:18:08 AM PDT by Coop (FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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To: Coop
Sure it does - she can't recruit strong GPOP candidates. She most notably failed in Florida, where there is a decent chance that Harris on the ticket will hurt the GOP in other statewide races,

The worst.
20 posted on 05/22/2006 11:22:23 AM PDT by HitmanLV ("5 Minute Penalty for #40, Ann Theresa Calvello!" - RIP 1929-2006)
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