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a former senator, has endorsed Mr. Durrette.

In a state where six of the 10 U.S. representatives and both senators are Republicans, Democrats are trying to portray themselves in the image of Mr. Robb, who made Democrats respectably moderate for Virginia and is trying to do the same nationally.

When questioned about his support of Walter Mondale in a debate last week, Mr. Baliles said nothing about the 1984 Democratic presidential candidate. He gave a speech about party loyalty and the need for Virginia Democrats “to set an example for the nation.”

Mr. Robb, who cannot succeed himself, broke a 12-year GOP hold on the governor’s mansion when he led

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