I don’t vote in Virginia, so it’s up to y’all - but my opinion is, you shouldn’t wear a cowboy hat unless you’re a cowboy.
Virginia re-elected Eric Cantor in the House. His voting record for the years prior to 2006 was similar to Allen’s. The Republican message in 2010 was “We were fired in 2008 and we got the message. Give us another chance.” Allen, a very popular and effective governor before he became Sen., is saying the same thing. It’s important to focus on current issues and not the past gotchas— that’s just what the Dems want. (I am from Virginia, and want to know where you think the “real” cowboys are— in Nashville? If George wants to wear cowboy boots and hats, more power to ‘im!)