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In spite of that, Parris has recounted his delegates and, with an obvious eye on Democratic developments, says he will stay in the contest.
Thus it appears at least possible that the 1985 race for governor will be a rematch between Baliles and Durrette, who faced each other in the 1981 contest for attorney general. In that election Baliles defeated Durrette by 26,000, or 51 percent, of the votes cast. Baliles carried seven of the state’s 10 congressional districts.
The possibility of such a rematch has sent Republican strategists back to their drawing boards. It is probably inaccurate to say, as some have, that the Durrette camp is “spooked” by the idea of another run against Baliles, but it is obvious that every item of political data is now being factored into his gubernatorial campaign. One of these items, obviously, is the matter of who will be Durrette’s ticketmate for lieutenant governor.
The GOP attorney general’s nod will likely, go to Del. W. R. “Buster” O’Brien of Virginia Beach, who has only token opposition for the nomination.
The critical question becomes which of the candidates for lieutenant governor would be of the most help to Durrette if a neckand-neck race with Baliles become a reality.
The answer most GOP insiders now give, although in a low whisper, is Chichester.
Although he is a former Democrat, he has remained a pristine conservative, unsullied by any past association with the liberals of his old nart v.
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