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By JOHN GOOLRICK
Political whistle stopping by train or motor vehicle is as American as apple pie, but the person who first perfected the fine art of RV campaigning in Virginia was Henry Howell.
The news media is making much of Gov. George Allen’s two week excursion in the same recreational vehicle he used during his 1993 campaign in his successful gubernatorial effort.
Though billed as a trip to stay in touch with ordinary Virginians, the Allen caravan with media following close behind is nicely timed to help Republican candidates in the November general election.
An example occurred in Tappahannock — one of the first stops — when the governor went into a local restaurant and was offered a private dining section.
Allen declined the offer, saying he preferred to eat in public. He had a hamburger and fries, one of few actions he has taken resembling those of President Bill Clinton.
The next morning Allen gave one of his patented stem-winder speeches
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