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sues in the political process instead of concentrating on ways Republicans can improve government and make it more responsive to the people. »:■ ■
They argue that if someone like Farris is on the ticket, it will turn off sophisticated voters in suburban areas where people are mainly concerned with pocketbook issues and don’t want political candidates > to preach to them about such things as abortion, school prayer, hoine schooling or censorship of materials they consider offensive. "1 ■
Unquestionably, there are many voters among the religious right, in this state, which is headquarters for such famous evengelicals as Robertson and Jerry Falwell. How'to persuade all sides to rally around the ticket after the battle is over will.be a test for Virginia Republican leaders that could have national implications for the beleaguered party. —
Editor's note: John Goo! rick r-a former political reporter, is nowffn aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own and not necessarily those of this newspaper.)
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