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Former Sen. George Allen, who made "macaca" a household word and upset his once-promising political career, already shows signs of preparing for a possible comeback. His Web site, www.georgeallen.com, touts his travels around Virginia, mostly in Republican-friendly territory. And a press account posted on his site of a Republican fundraiser in Harrisonburg quotes supporters urging him to run for governor in 2009. The ex-governor lost his Senate seat to Virginia Democrat Jim Webb in 2006.
Former Sen. George Allen, who made "macaca" a household word and upset his once-promising political career, already shows signs of preparing for a possible comeback. His Web site, www.georgeallen.com, touts his travels around Virginia, mostly in Republican-friendly territory. And a press account posted on his site of a Republican fundraiser in Harrisonburg quotes supporters urging him to run for governor in 2009. The ex-governor lost his Senate seat to Virginia Democrat Jim Webb in 2006.
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McCain rejoins fight in battleground Virginia
AP Political WriterJohn McCain heads to Virginia with his most potent weapon--running mate Sarah Palin--to rejoin the electoral battle for a state Republicans have owned for the past 10 presidential elections. And it's none too soon, say Republicans in a swing city in the...Tags: Government, Metal and Mineral, Defense, S Chris Jones, Sarah Palin
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Chiefs' tandem proves too much for Tigers
Special to the ForumThe 90-pound Pompano Chiefs tackle football team didn't disappoint when it took its six-game unbeaten streak on the road to face the archrival Pompano Tigers. The Chiefs won 14-0 at North Broward Park, improving to 7-0 with three games remaining in the...Tags: Nike Incorporated, Multi-Sport Events, New York Giants, National Football League, Plaxico Burress
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Excitement building for visit of McCain, Palin to area
247-7821The announcement that Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, are coming to Hampton Roads next week has generated waves of excitement throughout Hampton Roads as people sought out tickets and additional...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Republican National Conventions, Sarah Palin, Executive Branch
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Sarah Palin: the talk of the Web
You can argue all you want about the wisdom of Gov. Sarah Palin as a vice presidential nominee - and online America has been doing just that. To the independent political bloggers, she is catnip - a source for endless comment on whether she's unqualified...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Government, Republican National Conventions, Matt Damon, Executive Branch
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Zorn has his Redskins believing
IRVING, Texas — Among the litmus tests passed down through generations of Redskins fans is the ability of new coaches to travel to hated Dallas and beat the Cowboys in Texas Stadium. For many, the first trip to Irving has been brutal, setting a tone...Tags: Washington Redskins, Multi-Sport Events, Vince Lombardi, National Football League, Super Bowl
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Skins revel at their standing in division
In less than a month, the mood needle on the Washington Redskins has swung from overwhelmed to overjoyed. Whether it's coach Jim Zorn leading cheers of "Hip, Hip, Hooray!" in the locker room or the usual pandemonium that follows any victory over the team...Tags: Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Terrell Owens, Football
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Virginia a toss-up, new poll shows
From the Washington PostSens. Barack Obama and John McCain are locked in an extremely competitive race for Virginia's 13 electoral votes amid widespread public anxiety over the economy and the direction the country is heading, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll....Tags: John McCain, John Kerry, Virginia, Polls, Washington Post Company
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Falwell college wants students to vote locally
Associated Press WriterThe chancellor of Liberty University has an ambitious plan to get the 10,500 students at the evangelical Christian college registered to vote in Virginia, a swing state that could be crucial to victory in the presidential election. The key, according to...Tags: Christianity, Elections, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Polls, Students
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Evangelical leader urges students to vote in Va.
Associated Press WriterIn the battleground state of Virginia, Jerry Falwell Jr. has an ambitious plan to get more than 10,000 students registered to vote at Liberty University, the conservative Christian school that his father founded. As pundits debate whether Democrat...Tags: Government, Christianity, Protestant, Polls, Students
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Post poll shows tight presidential race in Va
AP Political WriterVirginia is earning its reputation as a battleground in the presidential election, according to a new poll. But the U.S. Senate race between two former governors is a runaway, the poll indicates. In a Washington Post-ABC News poll published Tuesday,...Tags: Kathleen Sebelius, Regional Authority, Government, Joe Biden, Kansas
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Warner, Gilmore to spar before business titans
AP Political WriterThursday's debate before a group of business titans in McLean could shake up this year's Senate race if the forum's recent trend holds. Former governors Jim Gilmore, a Republican, and Mark Warner, a Democrat, debate for their second time this campaign...Tags: Government, Tim Russert, Fairfax County, Elections, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia)
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Defense finally hits back
South Florida Sun-SentinelTwo games into the season, Florida Atlantic's defense was battered and reeling. The Owls (1-2) had given up 503 yards in a 52-10 loss to Texas and 482 yards in a 49-34 win over Alabama-Birmingham. Coach Howard Schnellenberger was perplexed by the...Tags: Howard Schnellenberger, Football
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