[mbraynard]

I am disappointed that Allen's organization couldn't get it's act together enough to bus 500 supporters in from Virgnina under cover of darkness and snake a victory from the failed, incompetent, neophyte Frist who never voted until 1988.

Still, kudos to him for talking about the issues the base wants to hear about - spending, immigration, etc.

[SDGOP]

I dont think allen cared enough to win this one. He knew frist was bussing in hundreds of volunteers and likely didnt care to do so himself. Romney too flew in college kids which is what gave him the 2nd place finish. That 2nd place finish is whats giving him 'momentum' as of now so for him it was a worthwhile investment, whereas if allen got 2nd place it woudlnt have been that big of a deal.

[Corin Stormhands]

I am disappointed that Allen's organization couldn't get it's act together enough to bus 500 supporters in from Virgnina under cover of darkness and snake a victory from the failed, incompetent, neophyte Frist who never voted until 1988.

As much as I want to see George Allen in the White House, Virginia Republicans are focused on returning him to the Senate this year. While I don't think the Senator will have any reelection trouble, he does face the potential of a serious challenge.

Bussing supporters in for a straw poll about 2008 would have sent the wrong message and would have given the RATS ammunition.

Doug Wilder got untold grief for flying around the country when he was Governor. So did Jim Gilmore.