Sen. Allen Apologizes for ‘Macaca’ Remark
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.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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An obscure word played for laughs from a mostly white crowd at the expense of a man of Indian descent clouds what has been a bright political career for Sen. George Allen, including any White House plans.
The Republican, seeking a second term as he explores a 2008 presidential run, apologized directly Wednesday to the Democratic aide he targeted, then joined President Bush for a private fundraiser in the Virginia suburbs of Washington.
But the damage has been done and it will haunt Allen for a while, said Merle Black, a political scientist at Emory University in Atlanta and a specialist in presidential and congressional races.
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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.
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).
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.
The man whom staffers of Va. Sen. George Allen attacked on Tuesday for asking the senator combative questions is fighting back.
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