If former Sen. George Allen tries to reclaim his Senate seat in Virginia, it would pit him against the man who defeated him, Sen. Jim Webb, in the marquee Senate matchup of 2012 — if Mr. Allen can win his own party's nomination.
Less than two months after voters gave Republicans six more Senate seats and control of the House, the GOP is lining up candidates for 2012, well ahead of the pace of previous election cycles.
Virginia Republicans are eagerly eyeing a potential rematch between freshman Democratic Sen. Jim Webb and former GOP Sen. George Allen, who has posted strong numbers in early polls and has the backing of the party establishment in what could be one of the bellwether races of the 2012 cycle.
She survived a vicious Republican primary and now enjoys a double-digit lead in the polls over her Democratic rival in the race to succeed South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, but rising GOP star Nikki Haley said Thursday in an interview that she's taking nothing for granted.
Former Sen. George Allen will publicly discuss his mother's Jewish heritage before a Jewish group this week for the first time.
Texas House officials criticized one of their own members Tuesday for billing both his campaign and taxpayers for the same travel expenses, saying the reimbursements might prompt an internal investigation, criminal probe or both.
One is a tough Republican turned Democrat and the other is a moderate Republican and both are possible picks as vice presidential running mates for either Barack Obama or John McCain.
John Riggins, the ultimate contrarian, chose Mr. Establishment, Paul Tagliabue. Joe Gibbs, ever a loyalist, picked his former boss, Don Coryell. George Allen's family had the late coach presented by one of the players who adored him, Deacon Jones.
John Riggins, the ultimate contrarian, chose Mr. Establishment, Paul Tagliabue. Joe Gibbs, ever a loyalist, picked his former boss, Don Coryell. George Allen's family had the late coach presented by one of the players who adored him, Deacon Jones.
