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Nest week’s August 19 Democratic primary runoff will see the climax of a classic duel between State Senator Henry Howell of Norfolk and Charlottesville attorney William C. Battle. Although a considerable ideological gulf exists between the two candidates, their differences become most evident when their styles of campaigning are contrasted.
Howell is an extremely verbose individual. His strategy is to smother his opponent in many varied attacks. To many he brings memories of Huey Long in his heyday as the “kingfish” of Louisiana.
Battle, who is generally thought to be moderate in his political outlook, has roots that extend deep into Virginia’s political history. He projects himself in a cool and measured manner. Unlike Howell he does not seek to sway his audiences through emotion. He leaves one with the impression that he is a gentleman in keeping with the traditions of Virginia politics.
Henry Howell, his style, his neo-populist, liberal philosophy and the charges he has directed at his opponents have been a central issue in the campaign. Battle strategists have sought to paint Howell as an irresponsible campaigner who makes unrealistic promises for political profit. Nevertheless Howell’s brand of “new politics” populism has been a new and fresh innovation in the Old Dominion. Among many it has struck a responsive chord
Howell demonstrated in the July 15 primary that his strongest support lies in urban areas. This urban base, composed largely ol blacks, labor and white liberals, gives Howell a head start ir turning out a vote on August 19
Battle’s constituency encompasses a broad spectrum ol political thought. He has receiver enthusiastic backing from every segment of the Democratic Party -- stretching from some of the most extreme of the old massive resistance advocates to the chairman of Kugene "McCarthy’s presidential campaign.
'fhere are four major factors that will influence Tuesday’s vote. They are, in order of importance, the Pollard vote, the size of the electorate, the negro vote and the Republicans. The success that Howell and Battle have in coping with these four imponderables will determine the outcome of the primary.
Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff offers the voter a clear choice in terms of both ideology and personality. On one hand the voter is confronted with a cool, restrained, individual pledged to industrial growth, fiscal responsibility, and sound
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