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To the Editor:
If U.S. Senator Charles S. Robb conducts a poll, he will probably find most of his former supporters still interested in his continuing to hold office and ready to support his reelection.
The political situation in Virginia is troubled, a more or less endemic condition. Owing in part to the economic and social circumstances that are so various, it is hard to find cohesive forces that make running across the state anything but difficulty. What do Northern Virginia, the Norfolk area, Richmond, scattered small cities and the vast rural areas of the state have in common? Pretend you are a candidate for national office and plan a strategy.
Only a few of the problems Senator Robb faces relate to his votes and his work as a Senator representing Virginians. Democratic losses in recent elections can be attributed to a number of factors, and it is probably a mistake to explain the election of Republicans in November to a wish to vote against Senator Robb. What a comment that makes about the winners and about Virginia voters! Something of a Rube Goldberg, I’d say. Why did Lt. Governor Don Beyer handsomely win reelection? Because he has distinguished himself, of course.
I am pleased that Virginia Democrats have decided to select their Senatorial candidate in a primary election where any number of candidates can fairly compete. I believe that Senator Robb will win in a primary and selection there will put to rest many currently circulating caveats.
Virginians can understand that with President Clinton in the White House, prospects for the future are improving because his list of accom
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