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2007

George Allen's Back and Touting Thompson, washingtonpost.com, October 9, 2007

Allen's Endorsement Still Counts On Republican Fundraising Circuit, The Washington Post, June 14, 2007

Allen Forms PAC, The Daily Progress, June1, 2007

Webb Works to Unseat a Democrat Who Endorsed Allen, The Washington Post, May 20, 2007

Webb replaces Allen on funds for historically black colleges, Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 19, 2007

2006

December

Tyler Sewell Comments on George Allen's Future, December 11, 2006

Harry Tenney Comments on George Allen's Future, December 11, 2006

Allen Review is Intriguing, The Daily Progress, December 11, 2006

Allen Leaving, but May Return, The Daily Progress, December 9, 2006

Issues Overshadowed by 'Distractions,' Allen Says, The Washington Post, December 9, 2006

Allen Addresses Annual Bash, The Daily Progress, December 3, 2006

Leaders Say Va. GOP Must Get on Message, The Washington Post, December 3, 2006

November

Prosecutor: No Charges in Allen Fracas, The Daily Progress, November 29, 2006

Va. Makes It Official: Victory is Webb's, The Washington Post, November 28, 2006

For Republicans, There's Still Cause to Be Thankful, The Washington Post, November 21, 2006

Allen Bill to Allow Concealed Weapons in National Parks, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 24, 2006

Small players had big impact, The Hook, November 16, 2006

'I Am Macaca', The Daily Progress, November 12, 2006

Race sent George Allen into the pits, The Daily Progress, November 12, 2006

Webb May Be Senate Maverick, The Washington Post, November 11, 2006

Webb Gives Thanks Early; Allen Aides Still Stunned, The Washington Post, November 11, 2006

Paul Gaston Comments on George Allen's Future, November 11, 2006

After 2 Decades in Ascent, A Stunning Breakdown, The Washington Post, November 10, 2006

Democrats Take Control of Senate As Allen Concedes to Webb in Va.,The Washington Post, November 10, 2006

Allen stands aside; Webb wins, The Daily Progress, November 10, 2006

Allen to Concede election This Afternoon, The Washington Post, November 9, 2006

Webb's Small Lead Holding Up As 'Senator-Elect' Starts Staffing, The Washington Post, November 9, 2006

Changing Pattern of N.Va. Voting Cited as Pivotal, The Washington Post, November 9, 2006

Democrats Reclaim House; Control of Senate Hangs on Va. Race, The Washington Post, November 8, 2006

Virginia Senate Race Too Close to Call, The Washington Post, November 8, 2006

Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, November 6, 2006

After a Nasty and Costly Race, It's All Come Back to Iraq, The Washington Post, November 5, 2006

Daily Progress Endorses Allen, Goode, November 5, 2006

Race for Virginia's Senate seat down to the wire, The Daily Progress, November 5, 2006

Long, Dual Campaign Hurt Allen, The Daily Progress, November 4, 2006

Dr. Ken Shelton Explains Why He Came Forward, November 3, 2006

Big Names Stump for Webb, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 3, 2006

Harry Tenney Recounts Tale of Allen Spousal Abuse, November 2, 2006

Independent Greens May Work as Camouflage for Candidate, The Washington Post, November 2, 2006

Vote on Senate Nears After Tumultuous Campaign, The Washington Post, November 2, 2006

Gazing Deep Into the Campaign Crystal Ball, The Washington Post, November 2, 2006

For Allen and Webb, It's Back to the Issues, The Washington Post, November 2, 2006

Those Who Know War Are Targeted, The Washington Post, November 2, 2006

Police Seek Footage of Allen Speech Fracas, The Daily Progress, November 2, 2006

Va., Md. Senate Camps Dig Deep, The Washington Post, November 1, 2006

Outcome May Rest On Black Turnout , The Washington Post, November 1, 2006

Student Tackled at Allen Campaign Event, The Daily Progress, November 1, 2006

October

George Allen's Brain Speaks!, C-VILLE Weekly, October 31 - November 6, 2006

Allen, Webb Camps Shift Focus to Turnout, The Washington Post, October 31, 2006

Webb Defends Novels Against Attacks, The Washington Post, October 30, 2006

DSCC Seeks Allen Arrest Information, October 30, 2006

Allen Blasts Webb Novels For Sex Scenes, The Washington Post, October 30, 2006

Allen, Webb discuss gay marriage at southwest Va. stops, Associated Press, October 26, 2006

Ascent Shadowed By Questions on Race, The Washington Post, October 26, 2006

Election Approaches, One State Becomes Two, The Washington Post, October 26, 2006

Wilder Endorses Webb for Senate, The Washington Post, October 26, 2006

Allen Campaign Violates Debate Agreement, C-Ville Weekly, October 24, 2006

Allen, Webb Stake Out Positions on 'No Child', The Washington Post October 25, 2006

With 2 Weeks to Go, Allen, Webb Ad Blitz Shifts Into High Gear, The Washington Post October 25, 2006

Allen Gets an Hour of Quality Time From First Lady at Fundraiser, The Washington Post, October 25, 2006

Allen Leads Webb, The Daily Progress, October 24, 2006

Women's Vote Could Tip Close Contest, The Washington Post, October 23, 2006

Virginia's Rumbling Rebels, The Nation, October 23, 2006

In Shift, Allen Launches Harsher Critique of Iraq, The Washington Post, October 22, 2006

Democrats Strengthen Chances For Senate, The Washington Post, October 22, 2006

Allen, Webb Are Not Spotlighting Their Positions on Immigration, The Washington Post, October 21, 2006

Loud, Angry Voices Greet Bush, Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 20, 2006

GOP Senate in Danger of Capsizing Too, Crystal Ball, October 20, 2006

Bush, Clinton Ratchet Up the Drama, The Washington Post, October 20, 2006

National Black Farmers Association Endorses Allen, The Washington Times, October 19, 2006

Allen, Webb Pull In Presidents As They Beef Up Nov. 7 Push, The Washington Post, October 19, 2006

Washington Post Endorses Webb, The Washington Post, October 18, 2006

Allen 'not pleased' with Iraq progress, Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 18, 2006

LWV Demands Allen Pull Ad, Associated Press, October 17, 2006

Warners on the Stump, The Washington Post, October 17, 2006

Allen and Webb in Virtual Tie, The Washington Post, October 15, 2006

Allen Turns to Familiar Issues, Associated Press, October 14, 2006

Pulling Allen, Pushing Webb, The Daily Progress, October 14, 2006

Allen's Advisers Try Mute-Button Strategy, The Washington Post, October 12, 2006

Contest Gives Va. a Voice on Iraq, The Washington Post, October 12, 2006

Taxes Take Center Stage, The Washington Post, October 11, 2006

For Allen, a Painful Lesson in the Harmful Power of Symbols, The Washington Post, October 11, 2006

A Contest of Character, The Washington Post, October 11, 2006

Allen, Webb Spar Over Policy, Taxes, The Daily Progress, October 10, 2006

Allen Didn't Report His Stock Options, The Washington Post, October 10, 2006

Allen Knows How to Create a Diversion, The Washington Post, October 10, 2006

Allen, Webb in Slashing, Wide-Ranging Debate, The Washington Post, October 10, 2006

For Allen and Webb, Implicit Biases Would Be Better Confronted, The Washington Post, October 9, 2006

Allen Failed to Report Stock Options, Associated Press, October 9, 2006

Never say 'Never', The Daily Progress, October 8, 2006

New Allen television ad attacks Webb's integrity, Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 7, 2006

Will Sen. Allen's Cowboy Boots Fit Virginia Voters?, The Washington Post, October 7, 2006

Webb Shifts Debate to Iraq, Urging Diplomacy to End War, The Washington Post, October 7, 2006

Debate May Shift Focus To Issues, The Washington Post, October 5, 2006

Blair Hawkins Endorses George Allen, October 5, 2006

With Allen's Help, Webb Finds Donors, The Washington Post, October 5, 2006

Allen's Wife May Help Soften His Rough Edges, The Washington Post, October 5, 2006

E-Mail Called 'Hate Speech', Danville Register and Bee, October 5, 2006

Weed Staffer Resigns Over E-Mail, The Daily Progress, October 5, 2006

Understanding George Allen's Best Black Friend, The Washington Post, October 4, 2006

Allen Seeks to Refocus Campaign With Long Ad, The Washington Post, October 4, 2006

The Past Should Stay the Past, The Daily Progress, October 2, 2006

Barbara Rich says Get George Allen Out of There!, October 1, 2006

'08 Scrutiny Shines Unkind Light on Allen, The Washington Post, October 1, 2006

Senate Race Already Has One Loser: Va.'s Image, The Washington Post, October 1, 2006

Campaign Characters Assassinated, The Daily Progress, October 1, 2006

September

Poll Finds Senate Race Tied, The Daily Progress, September 30, 2006

Allen unveils bill to help black farmers, Associated Press, September 26, 2006

Accusations Continue to Fly In Racially Charged Contest, The Washington Post, September 29, 2006

Now, Even Allen's Apologies Are Getting Him in Trouble, The Washington Post, September 29, 2006

Allen"s Political Waterloo?, C-VIlle Weekly, September 28, 2006

Whose Words Are These?, The Washington Post, September 28, 2006

The Forecast: Six More Weeks Of Mud, The Washington Post, September 27, 2006

Racial Politics Still Brewing, Associated Press, September 27, 2006

S.C. lawmaker leads drive to draft Allen, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 27, 2006

Larry Sabato Recants, Didn't Hear Allen, Associated Press, September 26, 2006

Allen denies ex-teammate's charge he used racial slur in college, Associated Press, September 25, 2006

Teammates: Allen Used "N-word" in College, Salon, September 24, 2006

Sen. Allen's Diet of Pork Chops, Ham Sandwiches and Crow, The Washington Post, September 24, 2006

Webb Treks to Region That Allen Knows Well, The Washington Post, September 23, 2006

Discovering, Embracing a Heritage, The Daily Progress, September 24, 2006

Allen's Heritage, The Washington Post, September 22, 2006

For Sen. Allen, Questions of Much More Than Faith, The Washington Post, September 22, 2006

Please, George, Deny Your Jewish Roots, The Huffington Post, September 19, 2006

Allen's Mother Revealed Jewish Heritage to Him Last Month, The Washington Post, September 21, 2006

Howard Kutchai Comments on George Allen's New-Found Heritage, September 20, 2006

Allen Says He Embraces His Jewish Ancestry, The Washington Post, September 20, 2006

Please, George, Deny Your Jewish Roots, Huffington Post, September 19, 2006

As Fall Approaches, Va. Race Gauges Influence of Bush, Iraq, The Washington Post, September 19, 2006

Allen's Gentile Response, The Washington Post, September 19, 2006

Sen. Fumes Over Jewish Debate Question, Associated Press, September 19, 2006

Stem cells, Iraq focus of debate, The Daily Progress, September 19, 2006

Allen, Webb Quarrel Over War in Iraq, Bush Policies, The Washington Post, September 18, 2006

Paid Bloggers Stoke Senate Battle, The Washington Post, September 17, 2006

War, Women and Chaw, Slate, September 17, 2006

Harrey Tenney Comments on George Allen's Record on Race, September 16, 2006

Virginians are familiar with George Allen - that may be his problem, [Hampton Roads] Daily Press, September 15, 2006

Va. Senate Race Goes Negative on 1979 Essay, The Washington Post, September 14, 2006

Political or Not, a Voice form the Grave Gets Legs, The Washington Post, September 14, 2006

Rey Barry Comments on George Allen and Speed Limits, September 14, 2006

Female graduates of Naval Academy attack Jim Webb, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 13, 2006

Black Democrat Says He Will Back Allen, Not Webb, The Washington Post, September 13, 2006

Martha Wood Comments on George Allen's Attitude, September 13, 2006

Jeff Fracher Comments on George Allen's Racial Sensitivity, September 13, 2006

Democratic Va. Senator Endorses Allen, The Daily Progess, September 13, 2006

Veterans' Group to Air Ad Attacking Allen, Associated Press, September 13, 2006

Allen's Racial Journey, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 13, 2006

Warner Sees Support, Allen Not So Much, The Daily Progress, September 12, 2006

Poll finds Allen's lead shrinking, The Daily Progress, September 10, 2006

Doomed by the Macaca Moment? Not With These Skills on the Trail, The Washington Post, September 7, 2006

Entertainment Industry Donates to Allen's Bid, The Washington Post, September 6, 2006

Time for George to Go!, C-Ville Weekly, September 5, 2006

Saddling Up for the Start of Fall's Races, The Washington Post, September 5, 2006

Fall Campaign Season Kicks Off in Buena Vista, The Daily Progress, September 5, 2006

'Macaca Moment' Marks a Shift in Momentum, The Washington Post, September 3, 2006

Wadhams' Use of Bloggers Debated, The Daily Progress, September 3, 2006

Allen Declines Marshall Award, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 1, 2006

Allen Objects to Khatami Visit to UVa, The Daily Progress, September 1, 2006

August

Allen Begins TV Blitz, The Washington Post, August 31, 2006

The Photograph that Haunts George Allen, The Nation, August 29, 2006

Dark Side of Politics now Visible, The Daily Progress, August 27, 2006

Alleged Slur Casts Spotlight On Senator’s (Jewish?) Roots, The Forward, August 25, 2006

Fairfax Native Says Allen's Words Stung, The Washington Post, August 25, 2006

Another Day, Another Dozen Apologies From Sen. Allen, The Washington Post, August 25, 2006

Allen Calls Webb Aide, Apologizes For Remark, The Washington Post, August 24, 2006

Iraq Overshadows Remarks As Voters Question Allen, The Washington Post, August 24, 2006

Jeff Fracher Says George Allen is a Racist and a Bully, August 22, 2006

Allen Campaign Lashes Media, Associated Press, August 22, 2006

A Tale of Two Pols, August 20, 2006

For One Group, 'Macaca' Recalls Slurs After 9/11, The Washington Post, August 20, 2006

Allen can't get away with, or from, remark, The Daily Progress, August 20, 2006

Martha Wood Objects to George Allen's Behavior, August 20, 2006

Allen Flap May Give A Boost To Webb, The Washington Post, August 16, 2006

Allen on Damage Control After Remarks to Webb Aide, The Washington Post, August 16, 2006

Senator Allen Apologizes for Remarks, The Daily Progress, August 16, 2006

Webb Pushes for War's End, The Washington Post, August 15, 2006

Webb Campaign says Allen Used Slur, The Daily Progress, August 15, 2006

Storm Centers on Climatologist, The Daily Progress, August 14, 2006

Allen: Anti-war sentiment weaker in Va. than Conn, The Daily Progress, August 8, 2006

Kaine, UVa Differ on [Allen Protegé] Climatologist, The Daily Progress, August 8, 2006

An Escalating Duel of Insults, The Washington Post, August 7, 2006

July

Poll: Allen Leads Webb, Many Undecided, The Daily Progress, July 30, 2006

Footwear Defines Senate Campaign, The Hook, July 27, 2006

Allen Uses an Island to Put Webb on the Spot, The Washington Post, July 25, 2006

Allen, Webb Stake Positions Over Stem Cells, Taxes, War, The Daily Progress, July 25, 2006

Allen Campaign Post-Debate Web Page, July 2006

Webb Not Fitting the Challenger's Mold, The Washington Post, July 23, 2006

Allen, Webb Debate Stances, The Daily Progress, July 23, 2006

Allen, Webb Spar in Debate, Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 23, 2006

Webb and Allen Trade Barbs Over Who's the Bigger Patriot, The Washington Post, July 13, 2006

Allen, Webb define Iraq stances before Legion, Associated Press, July 8, 2006

The Jeffersonian, The American Spectator, July, 2006

Webb rips into Allen over flag, [Hampton Roads] Daily Press, June 28, 2006

Primary pulls little concern from GOP, The Daily Progress, June 11, 2006

January - June

Allen Pushes Hidden Gun Bill, Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 4, 2006

Allen's Rebel Artifacts Haunt His Rise, May 5, 2006

Senate Race Kindles Blog Partisanship, The Daily Progress, May 5, 2006

George Allen, Willing to Go to the Mat for Martial Arts?, The Washington Post, April 23, 2006

Allen Tells Supporters His Focus Is Reelection, The Washington Post, April 12, 2006

If Senate is Too Slow, Dems Have a Suggestion, Associated Press, March 27, 2006

Pick From Pair of Challengers to Allen, The Daily Progress, March 19, 2006

New Poll, Virginians Choose Warner Over Allen, Center for Politics, January 18, 2006

Ideology Versus Electability: The Republicans, Crystal Ball, January 11, 2006

Will a Homegrown Candidate Go All the W ay?, The Hook, January 5, 2006

2005

Warner Won't Seek Allen's Senate Seat, The Washington Post, August 30, 2005

Poll Shows Gov. Warner Could Oust Allen, The Daily Progress, July 26, 2005

Warner, Allen Perspectives Lead to Opposing Stances, May 25, 2005

Ham Caldwell Comments About George Allen, Faith, Family, Freedom and Football, April 12, 2005

Harry Tenney Comments on George Allen and Faith, April 12, 2005

2004

Donna Goings Nominates George Allen for 2004 'Snake in the Grass', December 16, 2004

Jeff Fracher Touts George Allen's Rating by Washingtonian Magazine, September 29, 2004

As Maryland and Virginia Delegations Party, Lobbyists Pick Up the Tab, Washington Post, September 3, 2004

Allen for Prez in '08?, August 29, 2004

George Allen Visits UVa, The Daily Progress, April 13, 2004

Bill Davis Comments About George Allen and Encouragement for Terrorists, April 13, 2004

2003

Mark Warner vs. George Allen, Bacon's Rebellion, October 6, 2003

Virgil Goode Backs George Allen's Request for Military to Buy American, Danville Register & Bee, May 4, 2003

2002

GOP Celebrates at Boudreau's, The Daily Progress, November 6, 2002

2001

George Allen, Dead Squirrels and Firearms at the University of Virginia, July, 2001

Ridge Schuyler Comments on Paul Harris, the Federal Clean Water Act, and George Allen, April 30, 2001

Allen, Warner Support Clinton's 4th Circuit Appointee, The Washington Post, January 26, 2001

George Allen Plans to Introduce Linda Chavez at Hearing, The Daily Progress, January 9, 2001

2000

Racial Issue Hovers Over Va. Candidates, November 4, 2000

The Youth Leadership Initiative Mock Election, November 2000

Allen Launches Significant Outreach to Blacks After Race Attack by Robb, The Washington Post, November 2, 2000

Allen Backers Blast Racial Attacks, The Daily Progress, November 2, 2000

Robb Blasts Allen Over Race Stance, The Washington Post, November 1, 2000

Eric Strzepek on George Allen, Ed Robb and the Second Amendment, November 1, 2000

Scott Mallonee to George Allen, October 28, 2000

Scary Tactics, The Daily Progress, October 27, 2000

Abortion a Battleground for Robb, Allen, The Washington Post, October 26, 2000

Ed Wayland Comments on Goldman, Robb, Allen and 'Partial-Birth Abortion', October 23, 2000

Lloyd Snook Comments on Abortion in the Year 2000, October 22, 2000

Paul Goldman on George Allen, Chuck Robb and Abortion, October 21, 2000

Former GOP governor tacitly supports Robb in Senate race, October 9, 2000

Republican Leader Says Republicans are in Trouble, October 8, 2000

George Allen: Sportsman Extraordinaire, The Washington Post, October 3, 2000

Allen's Environmental Policies Scorned, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 28, 2000

Jennifer Allen Describes Her Brother George, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 15, 2000

Both Sides Slam Allen for Gun Ban, The Washington Post, September 14, 2006

Francis Fife Speaks Out on George Allen, September 2000

Robb, Allen Kick Off Fall Campaign, The Daily Progress, September 5, 2000

Jim Barns Says George Allen is a Playground Bully, July 2000

Robb Lambasts Allen at Convention, Associated Press, June 4, 2000

George Allen and the African-American Vote, The Washington Post, May 18, 2000

George Allen Assures Spot on Ballot , The Daily Progress, April 14, 2000

George Allen Fuels Discussion about Chuck Robb's Record, March, 2000

1999

Virgil H. Goode, Jr. Makes the Rounds, The Daily Progress, December 18, 1999

1998

Republican George F. Allen Kicks Off Bid for the Senate, The Daily Progress, December 8, 1998

1997

Emily Couric on Temperance, The Daily Progress, January 9, 1997

1992

Allen Campaign Ad 'Wrong, Wrong, Wrong', Dirty Politics, October 1992


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