Family is in Senate race ‘110 percent’ after ‘06 campaign led to ‘toughest year of our lives’
As George Allen roams the state of Virginia in his quest for a second chance to reclaim his seat in the U.S. Senate, he invariably begins many of his sentences with “Susan and I…” Susan is the former Susan Brown, now Susan Allen, his wife of 25 years, former first lady of Virginia, mother of three and self-described “sidekick” on the campaign trail. The two are a little Bill and Hill, a little Ron and Nancy. “After losing in 2006, we never envisioned him running again,” Susan Allen said in a recent interview at Hollin Hall Pastry Shop in Fort Hunt near the Allens’ home in Mount Vernon. It was a squeaker of an election, with Jim Webb winning by less than 10,000 votes. But it wasn’t long before backers urged George to jump back into politics…
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Media group's editorial board said Alexandria City councilman's experience in the private sector, focus on education give him a slight edge over other candidates
The Washington Post has endorsed Rob Krupicka in his bid to secure a seat in the state Senate representing Virginia’s 30th District. Krupicka, currently a member of the Alexandria City Council, is running against Del. Adam Ebbin and Arlington School Board member Libby Garvey to replace the seat vacated by Sen. Patsy Ticer. “Both Mr. Ebbin and Mr. Krupicka are well respected, substantive and effective and either one would make an excellent senator. We’d give Mr. Krupicka a slight edge, based on his private-sector experience and expertise in education,” the editorial said. “The third candidate, Arlington School Board member Libby T. Garvey, is less ready for prime time in Richmond.” In an email newsletter to voters soliciting campaign …
Ron Furgerson
8:55 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Thanks for this great article. more ›