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and they can defeat Terry.”
But Republican officials and party faithful are concerned that a bruising nomination battle could weaken their candidate.
Williams, who has been touted as the Ross Perot of the Virginia Republican Party, said he offers the best chance of victory. But party officials said Allen holds the lead.
Allen, a former state legislator from Charlottesville before being elected to Congress, decided not to seek re-election to Congress after redistricting put him in the same district with another incumbent last year. Allen has captured the support of about 80 percent of top party officials statewide, and his party’s active right wing, GOP leaders said. , Party officials said Williams’ support is centered in Northern Virginia, while Allen’s is more widespread. Miller’s support is soft, party officials said. A state legislator for more than a decade, Miller entered the race officially Jan. 2.
“Allen’s got the party leaders,” said state Del. Jay O’Brien (R-40th District). “I like George, but the question i6 winning. If we nominate Earle, I’m convinced we can beat Terry.” y
Party officials said Allen has weaknesses,^ saying his pro-life stance will cost him votes when compared to the pro-choice Terry. Wilder’s pro-choice stance played a pivotal role in his victory over Coleman.
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