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By Marc Cooper
By Vasily Grossman; Robert Chandler (Introduction by)
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New York Times
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George Allen, the man who some say could’ve been president, has finally conceded to challenger Jim Webb, at long last putting an end to speculation and granting the Democrats total control of both houses of Congress.
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AP / Evan Vucci
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The Associated Press and MSNBC have both called the Va. Senate race for Jim Webb, which would give Democrats control of the House and Senate for the first time since 1994.
A source in the George Allen camp said the senator was “disinclined” to ask for a formal recount, but would probably not concede any earlier than Thursday.
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If James Webb prevails in the Senate race recount in Virginia, Dems will control both houses of Congress. If Allen wins, the GOP retains the reins in the Senate. So prepare yourself for a recount battle second in ferocity only to the 2000 Bush-Gore saga—one replete with legal maneuvering, public posturing and, of course, dirty tricks.
Update: We may be wrong about the above. (mea culpa after the jump…)
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This week, our assemblage of Truthdig favorites includes a finger-wagging hypocritical evangelist; Andrew Sullivan flatly stating that Bush has come unhinged; and goons of Va. Sen. George Allen attacking a blogger.
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From Flickr.com
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The man whom staffers of Va. Sen. George Allen attacked on Tuesday for asking the senator combative questions is fighting back.
Watch the attack
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By Jabari Asim — “Whether or not one uses the N-word isn’t one of those ‘distraction’ issues like flag burning; it’s a character issue.”
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Al Franken dropped in on Wednesday’s “Daily Show,” where Jon Stewart asked the comedian and radio host whether he would indeed run against Sen. Norm Coleman in the 2008 election. Although Franken said he was still making up his mind, he added: “I’ve moved to Minnesota, I’ve been there since January 1st. You don’t move to Minnesota January 1st unless you’re serious.”
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By Marie Cocco — The unraveling of Virginia Sen. George Allen’s reelection campaign may have begun with a single offensive remark caught on tape, but his competitor’s Lamont-style netroots insurgency is just as responsible for making the race tight.
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From CNN
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Three former college football teammates of Sen. George Allen say the Virginia Republican repeatedly used the racial epithet to describe blacks back in the 1970s. And one of those ex-teammates is even putting his name on the record. (Salon ad req’d)
UPDATE: Other accusers come forward
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Stephen Colbert spoofs George Allen’s latest attempt at damage control, following the senator’s racist gaffe. After showing photos from Allen’s ethnic rally, Colbert offered the senator tips on how to appear more tolerant.
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From georgeallen.com
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In an apparent attempt to control the fallout of his ostensibly racist “macaca” remark, Virginia Sen. George Allen has updated his website with a picture of him embracing a woman with dark skin. But the damage has been done. He’s losing in the polls to his rival for the Senate (and Allen was until recently being touted as presidential material…). (h/t: HuffPo)
Ana Marie Cox says historians will study this episode as an example of how NOT to do damage control.
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Rich Lipski / The Washington Post
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Can’t get enough backstory on Va. Sen. George Allen’s racist remark? Neither can the Washington Post, which posted this 1,300-word profile on the object of Allen’s remark, 20-year-old U. Va student S.R. Sidarth.
Allen’s lead over his rival for the Senate has evaporated in the wake of his comment. (Go, blog power!)
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The Virginia senator tracked down the university student whom he maligned with the racist remark and apologized, but the damage is already done. In stepping into this steaming pile of macaca, Allen may have just kissed any 2008 presidential hopes goodbye.
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Apparently, the Virginia senator was intending to call a rival campaign volunteer a sh—head when he called him “macaca.” How’s that work out? Read the explanation at The Hotline.
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From Salon.com and Youtube.com
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Virginia Sen. (and presidential hopeful) George Allen referred to a young volunteer of Indian descent as “macaque,” which is tantamount to “monkey” or the “N word” among African immigrants. (Much more after the jump… but for quick hits: story / video / word origins)
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Jon Stewart asked “Daily Show” correspondent Rob Corddry if Virginia Sen. George Allen had damaged his image by using a racial slur to describe a young campaign worker. Corddry: I don’t know what macaque means, but it sure as sh—sounds racist. And John, here in Virginia, I’m still not sure if that helps or hurts a guy.
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