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Yes. You read that right.
“Conservative Leadership. Proven Results” – that’s what the former governor and U.S. Senator wants you to know and remember about him.
It is not even remotely close to when campaigns send out mailers, but the Allen campaign is “taking nothing for granted,” said Katie Wright, campaign spokeswoman, and is ready to remind voters of Allen’s conservative credentials.
In the mailer, voters are reminded that it was Governor George Allen who ensured the landmark Parental Notification bill passed through the General Assembly 14 years ago and that he has a 100% rating from National Right to Life during his first term in the U.S. Senate.
“As Governor and Senator, George Allen has always stood strong for Virginia families. He has a proven record of defending the rights of the unborn and we need his pro-life leadership in Washington, D.C,” says Kay Cole James in the mailer.
“[George Allen] has consistently supported pro-life issues and always stands up for the unborn. His conservative leadership is needed more than ever in Washington, D.C,” endorsed Louise Hartz, Former President, Virginia Society for Human Life.
And, former Delegate Tom Gear said, “As Governor, George Allen used his veto power to ensure a true Parental Notification bill became law. He stands firm when others may waiver. George Allen will be a champion for Virginia families in the U.S. Senate.”
It is crystal clear that the Allen campaign is reaching out in this mailer to social conservatives to remind them that he has been a strong advocate and results-driven leader on social issues.
As an added bonus, although the campaign downplays the early polling, the mailer also points out that Allen leads amongst his GOP competitors in the primary and is nine points ahead of Kaine in a head-to-head match-up, according to “The Hill.” (he leads by 13 in a recent Roanoke College poll)
Make no mistake, Allen is reaching out to the grassroots to gain their trust. The question is, can he get fiscal and social conservatives on the same page?