Mitch McConnell: Fueled by tobacco and whiskey

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Caitlin Ginley

Mitch McConnell

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"… ugh a Hollins spokesman noted that the earmark was pushed by then-Senators George Allen and John Warner of Virginia, McConnell, is a member of the both the Senate …"

Dirty politics

By Stephanie Mencimer

When it comes to presidential elections, all politics is dirty. As Susan Estrich, Michael Dukakis’s campaign manager in 1988, says, “He who

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"… ublican candidate, to break ties with preachers who supported them.Senator George Allen’s “Macaca Moment”Their work is always secretive, but is growing less …"

"… ca” moment, referring to the now-famous video of former Virginia senator George Allen calling an Indian-American tracker for his opponent’s campaign a “maca …"

IMPACT: Nelson calls conditions at some military base schools "shameful"

By Kristen Lombardi

There have been a flurry of requests from Capitol Hill to repair schools on military bases in the wake of an iWatch News probe

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Allen":

"… s locked in a heated Senate race — Democrat Timothy Kaine and Republican George Allen — issued a rare joint statement Wednesday regarding the problems identif …"

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Lobbyists tag along on civil rights tour

By Marina Walker Guevara

Alabama pilgrimage also provides chance to mingle with lawmakers

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"… — did not file disclosure forms for the trips. The study found that Sen. George Allen, R-Va., didn't disclose his participation in the 2004 pilgrimage; his aide …"

PAC profile: Majority PAC

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Democratic Senate members and candidates

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"… n Virginia's high-stakes contest between Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen, Majority PAC invested more than $6 million, more than it spent in any oth …"

Daily Disclosure: Virginia politics is for haters, not lovers

By Rachael Marcus

Heavyweight outside spending groups jumped into the U.S. Senate race in Virginia this week.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Allen":

"… oups Wednesday — five ads in 24 hours.The election pits former U.S. Sen. George Allen, a Republican, against former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine to decide who will …"

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Nonprofit profile: League of Conservation Voters Inc.

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the nonprofit group

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"… nst environmental regulation.The group took a particular aim at Republican George Allen, who faced Democrat Tim Kaine in Virginia’s tight U.S. Senate conte …"

"… ce. At one point, the League teamed up with House Majority PAC to release "George Allen: What's Wrong with Washington," which criticized Allen — a former senato …"

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Romney benefits from post-Citizens United spending

By Rachael Marcus

Since Labor Day, super PACs and nonprofits have favored Romney over Obama by a large margin.

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"… es in outside spending, former Gov. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, and former Sen. George Allen, a Republican, are aiming to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Jim Webb in …"

Daily Disclosure: Union-funded ads slam Allen in Virginia Senate race

By Rachael Marcus

Tight Senate race in Virginia draws $2.25 million ad blitz from labor unions

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Allen":

"… ions have teamed up to try to thwart the election prospects of former Sen. George Allen, the Republican running for U.S. Senate in Virginia.The political action c …"

"… on Wednesday, attacking Allen on Medicare and women’s health.“That’s George Allen,” the narrators say. “Cuts Medicare. Reduces care for women. More powe …"

"… n Post. “Virginians know scare tactics when they see them, and they know George Allen has a record of fighting to strengthen and expand Medicare coverage and wo …"

Daily Disclosure: Mitt Romney 'genuinely cares'

By Rachael Marcus

GOP nominee's good deeds featured in new series of ads from attack PAC, nonprofit.

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"… Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.;“Education” supports Kaine  and opposes George Allen, the Republican, in Virginia’s race for U.S. Senate. AFSCME PEOPLE, …"

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