One of the worst-kept secrets in Virginia politics over the last year and more is that former Senator George Allen was aiming for a rematch with Jim Webb. Allen is lining up staffers, has been making the political rounds, appearing at campaign events and even gracing the stage at the October Tea party convention in Richmond. More importantly, Allen’s allies worked hard to ensure that the Republican nomination will be decided in a primary, rather than a convention. But is his coronation assured?
A few of his fellow Republicans will have something to say about that. Prince William supervisor Corey Stewart is very likely a contender, and it appears as though Allen’s people aren’t happy about it…particularly after Stewart called Allen a “mediocre” Senator.
