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Former Sen. George Allen, who made "macaca" a household word and upset his once-promising political career, already shows signs of preparing for a possible comeback. His Web site, www.georgeallen.com, touts his travels around Virginia, mostly in Republican-friendly territory. And a press account posted on his site of a Republican fundraiser in Harrisonburg quotes supporters urging him to run for governor in 2009. The ex-governor lost his Senate seat to Virginia Democrat Jim Webb in 2006.
Former Sen. George Allen, who made "macaca" a household word and upset his once-promising political career, already shows signs of preparing for a possible comeback. His Web site, www.georgeallen.com, touts his travels around Virginia, mostly in Republican-friendly territory. And a press account posted on his site of a Republican fundraiser in Harrisonburg quotes supporters urging him to run for governor in 2009. The ex-governor lost his Senate seat to Virginia Democrat Jim Webb in 2006.
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Did a Gatorade shower kill George Allen?
FOOTBALL URBAN LEGEND: Did a Gatorade shower lead to the death of a Hall of Fame football coach? After leading the New York Giants to a victory in Super Bowl XLVI earlier this year, head coach Tom Coughlin earned himself his second post-Super Bowl...
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Analysis: Pivotal congressional races six months ahead of election
Six months from Tuesday, Americans will reset the power equation in Washington, and not only for the presidency. Control of Congress is also at stake. In each of the last three national elections, voters opted for change, and they may be about to do so...
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Obama campaign tailors message for key states and voters
WASHINGTON — If Barack Obama's first presidential campaign was part cultural phenomenon, part national movement, his second may look a bit more modest — like a series of well-run Senate campaigns. Facing the reality of running as a bruised...
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Webb Simpson leads Wells Fargo Championship
Webb Simpson, who lives about a mile from the course, emerged from a crowded leaderboard with a 12-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, N.C. He finished with a three-under 69 for a one-shot lead in the Wells Fargo Championship....
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What would signing Peyton Manning mean for backups?
On Twitter earlier Thursday I joked that Tennessee’s top draft pick from last season will soon be known as Jake “Cleaned Out” Locker, in light of how aggressively the Titans are pursuing Peyton Manning. Of course, it would be a shock if...
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
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Sports Legend Revealed: Did Andre the Giant once try out for the Washington Redskins?
The Fabulous ForumFOOTBALL LEGEND: Andre the Giant once tried out for the Washington Redskins. STATUS: False (with some truth to it). The late André René Roussimoff was best known as the stage name he worked under as a professional wrestler - Andre...... -
Question of the day: Which is your all-time favorite Super Bowl?
The Fabulous ForumWriters from around Tribune Co. weigh in on the topic. Check back throughout the day for more responses, and feel free to leave a comment of your own. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant If I were to list the most exciting...... -
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus comes face-to-face with a 'tracker' and her constituents are not amused
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Sox Clobber Dodgers, 11-0
The Daily MirrorOct. 1, 1959: Forget the World Series for a moment. The Mirror sent Dick Bergholz to cover President Eisenhower's golfing vacation in Palm Springs. Ike's foursome included George Allen, Freeman Gosden of "Amos 'n' Andy fame and William Robinson, an... -
Coy Bacon dies at 66; defensive lineman was named to three Pro Bowls
From Times Staff ReportsCoy Bacon, a standout defensive lineman for the then-Los Angeles Rams as well as for the Chargers, Bengals and Redskins, and who was named to three Pro Bowls during his 14-year career, died Monday at his home in Ironton, Ohio, according to the...Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Charlie Joiner, Merlin Olsen, Death, Career and Workplace
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Political junkies struggle with election withdrawal
For some addicts, the end of the 2008 presidential campaign came as a welcome relief.
Rommel Quimson, an occupational therapist in Manhattan who devoured the latest political developments on CNN every night, is back to watching "nonsensical shows like...Tags: Hillary Clinton, MSNBC (tv network), TiVo Inc., News Agency, John McCain
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Jim Webb, Hollywood's latest military man
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFOR A TIME, Hollywood was enamored with former NATO commander and Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark. He was feted at packed Beverly Hills parties every time he breezed through town. But these days, there's a new military man on the radar: Jim...Tags: Education, Hillary Clinton, William H. Macy, Defense, Rob Reiner
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