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Nothing is more certain than death, taxes and the conclusion of former Governor George Allen’s exploratory committee that he should run for U.S. Senate in 2000.
Such committees are gimmicks to avoid early entanglements in bureaucratic federal election laws. When Frank Atkinson, Jay Timmons and Allen gathered in a room a few months ago, the die was cast for Allen to re-enter the political arena.
The probability is that he will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Charles S. Robb who may seek a third term. Early polls show Allen with a lead of about 20 points, not good news for Robb who was once the state’s most popular politician.
Robb, also a former governor, was hurt by revelations he attended events while governor in which drugs were allegedly used and ladies of questionable repute were present. Though Robb admitted his indiscretions, he also chose the Bill Clinton, “I did not inhale” defense.
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