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ties. He has characterized publicity about the issue as proof that the“liberal media” are bent on destroy-' ing his political career.
Flushed with a $17 million war chest from mostly out-of-state donors, North campaign officials say they will continue negative TV ads that remind voters about Robb’s personal life as Virginia governor,his close ties with President BUT Clinton and a lackluster congressional record that Robb himself said is nothing to brag about.
Dan McLagan, a North spokesman, refused to comment for this story. ;
Responding to charges that North is a fringe candidate, North himself has portrayed Robb “as the extremist in this race,” saying that “the guy who raises taxes, slashes defense spending and throws thousands of Virginians out of work is the extremist.”
While Robb and North seek to break their deadlock, the challenge for Coleman appears more daunting. His campaign lacks the money for TV spots, and media interest in Coleman trails that for the main party candidates. Recent polls show support for Coleman dropping to the mid-teens.
Eric Peterson, Coleman’s spokesman, said the campaign won’t adopt new strategies and expects to stay positive while Robb and North conduct “character assassinations.”
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