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fortable about deserting their nominee.
North has been closely aligned with the faction that helped make Pat McSweeney GOP chairman. While some of the same political operatives who were key players in the victorious campaign of George Allen for Governor are working for Miller’s nomination.
McSweeney, of course, has been badly wounded in his feud with Allen and it appears only a matter of time before he will realize there is little point in staying on since he doesn’t have the firepower to match the Gonemor-elect.
Thus, what appeared just weeks ago to be an easy waltz to victory for Colonel North may now turn into a sprint, particularly if Miller can convince Republicans that North’s heavy load of Iran-Contra baggage will come back to haunt the party in the 1994 campaign.
I think in horse race parlance that North has jumped out in front by ten lengths and will be difficulty to catch. But with about half of a mile and a quarter of the race left to go, it is not impossible. As a horse player, I can assure you that many of the nags I’ve bet who appeared to have insurmountable leads were nipped at the wire, much to my dismay.
(Editor’s Note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbeil Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own.)
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