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If the situation is examined in a logical manner one cannot help but conclude that Battle is the natural heir to the Pollard vote. Howell, however, can note his very strong showing in rural southside areas, which used to serve as a bastion of Byrd organization strength. Howell claims that conservatives will get behind him because they like a campaigner who “tells it like It is”. He also has said that he believes 70 per cent of all Virginians are opposed to the state tax on food and patent medicines, which he vigorously opposes.
Governor Mills E. Godwin, who is thought to be very influential with Pollard voters, has endorsed Battle. Pollard, however, has chosen to remain silent for fear that any action on his part will endanger the chances of Delegate Guy O. Farley, Jr., a member of his ticket, who is in the runoff for Attorney General against Andrew Miller of Abingdon.
The results of the coming runoff primary election will be of great interest to all concerned Virginians. Indeed, they will indicate whether it will be the middle of the road approach of Bill Battle, the neo-populist, liberal outlook of Henry Howell, or perhaps even the Republican Party that will dominate the future government of Virginia.
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