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the illegal taping scheme, Wilder spoke differently of Robb.
Wilder at that time said, “I wish him well” and that voters will be “the ultimate judge” of whether Robb’s career is finished. He added, “I never felt that anyone’s demise was endemic to my success.”
Wilder"s confidence in throwing jabs at a man still revered by many ■ Virginians stems, some observers say, from his success in convincing . the General Assembly to support his • one-handgun-a-month measure and -! the fact that he will leave office this!; year without having raised taxes to" • erase a $2.2 billion budget shortfall. -1
Wilder said he has teen asked by * other Democrats to take on Robb, ;! although both party activists and -1 other political observers say Wilder! would have a difficult battle against' ’ Robb.
While Wilder may have won kudos for the gun legislation, he is ; perceived to have upset and alienated a spectrum of his potential. supporters. In Northern Virginia, for instance, he angered many • • voters by trying to force the •. relocation of the Redskins stadium ’; to Alexandria and vetoing a $500 ‘. million transportation bond package! for the area. However, Wilder said, • his gun bill and his backing of a $181! million transportation bond plan this; year should win voters back. t *
In a written statement, Robb *! refused to comment on Wilder’s »t attacks. .*!
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