According to Politico,
U.S. Senate candidate George Allen canceled his most recent round of TV ads set
to launch in the Norfolk, Roanoke, and Richmond markets during the first week
of September.[1]
George Allen’s campaign adviser, Dan Allen, confirmed the ad
cancellation, justifying it as part of the “constant adjustments being made to
our ad schedule.” Dan Allen added, “We know there’s going to be more viewership
with the fall premieres and new programs starting and we want to make sure
we’re maximizing our dollars.”[2]
In other words, George Allen’s campaign coffers aren’t as
flowing as those of his opponent for U.S. Senate, Tim Kaine.
In contrast to Allen, Tim Kaine has bought up over $4.5
million worth of ad time that will run through the fall, giving the former
Virginia governor a media advantage that could prove decisive.
It says a lot about George Allen that even this
well-financially-collected son of former Redskins head coach, George Allen,
cannot find the fundraising mojo to out-raise his opponent. Maybe it’s a lack
of enthusiasm for Allen’s candidacy for U.S. Senate? Or perhaps there is a lot
more enthusiasm for Tim Kaine’s bid for U.S. Senate?
Whatever the reason(s), Allen can little afford to stay off
of the TV media beat in such a tight political contest. While Tim Kaine
celebrates his record of success as former governor of Virginia, showing voters
his down-to-earth personality in the process, George Allen has to take a seat
on the political sidelines.
Of course, if Virginians could see Allen for what he is
(i.e. a puppet for just about every interest inimical to the overall interests
of Virginians), then this contest wouldn’t be close to begin with. Maybe one
more “macaca” incident will finally do the trick. [3]
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