Return from Controversy

George Allen, who once lit up a media frenzy for his use of the racial
slur “macaca” is preparing to take the spotlight once more in 2012.
Having had a prominent career as Virginian governor, senator, and a
likely presidential nominee, Allen lost his Senate seat to Jim Webb in
2006 due to his controversial remark and decided in 2009 to not
re-seek his position as governor. Allen’s time out of the media has
not been for naught, however, as analysts predict his return to
politics by battling Webb once again for the Senate seat. Currently
there seems to be no other Republican candidate that would be able to
take the nomination from him. Even now, polls place Allen slightly
ahead of Webb. These results likely stem from the low approval ratings
of Obama and the Democrats controlling Congress, coupled with the fact
that Webb is a strong advocate of Obama’s programs. Simply put,
perhaps Allen’s fall in 2006 was not as damaging as previously
thought.

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