Virginia U.S. Senate election, 2006
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Sen. George Allen (R)
- Senator: George Allen
- State: VA
- Age in '06: 54
- Prognosis: Likely GOP (11/04)
Important Dates
- Major Party Filing Deadline: April 14, 2006
- Independent/Third Party Filing Deadline: June 13, 2006
- Primary: June 13, 2006
Challengers
- James H. Webb (D) (cw) has won the Democratic primary.
- Gail Parker (I/G) (cw)
Results
- Webb won 50-49%
Previous Elections
- 2000: 52% / 48% over Chuck Robb (D) (incumbent)
Virginia presidential election results
- 2004: Bush 54% / Kerry 45%
- 2000: Bush 52% / Gore 45%
Narrative
- Allen's "macaca" insult, made laughingly, to a 20 yr. old Webb campaign intern of Indian descent gives the Webb campaign a spark and doesn't forebode well for Allen's presidential aspirations which have been permanently tainted with the word "macaca".
External Links
- George Allen senate website (U.S. Congress)
- Senator George Felix Allen (VA) (Project Vote Smart)
- Sen. George Allen on the Issues (OnTheIssues.org)
- Graham, Chris. Miller's time: Can he work Warner's magic? Hook, March 9, 2006.
- Lewis, Bob. Former Reagan aide takes aim at Allen, GOP extremists Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 7, 2006.
- Craig, Tim and Shear, Michael D. Allen Flap May Give A Boost To Webb Washington Post, August 18, 2006.
- Babington, Charles and Balz, Dan. Democrats strengthen chances for Senate Va., Mo. and Tenn. may tip the balance Washington Post via ""MSNBC, October 21, 2006.
- Stallsmith, Pamela. PROFILE: Jim Webb Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 22, 2006.
- Lewis, Bob. Allen's ups and downs Star Exponent, October 22, 2006.
- Michael D. Shear and Tim Craig. Allen Blasts Webb Novels For Sex Scenes -- Veteran Says Works Reflect Trauma of War Washington Post, October 27, 2006.
- Marsh, Taylor. George Allen Votes Against Women The Huffington Post, October 27, 2006.
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