His father was from Michigan, and George grew up in California and Illinois.
No doubt being more Old Virginia than most Virginians may have helped Allen in state politics, but he would have done better to keep in touch with his Midwestern roots if he wants to make it to the White House.
Republicans tend to do well in the South even without trying, but if a GOP candidate can't win over Midwestern voters, he won't have much of a chance in November.
Yes, I know that which is why I said "since his days at UVA."
I have no worries about him winning over the midwest.