Allen 47% - Webb 42% (Rasmussen Poll)

[Catchawave]

From Webb campaign email:

We know that all Senator George F. Allen wanted to do this week was run away and hide after calling our campaign's volunteer, Sidarth, "macaca."

That's what happens, Senator Allen, when you hurl the epithet "macaca" at another person. That's what happens when you derisively "Welcome to America" a 20-year old Indian-American who was born and raised in Virginia -- especially when you were born and raised in California. And that's what happens when you don't have the guts to apologize to a young person of color you demeaned amongst an otherwise all-white audience.

Unfortunately for Senator Allen, he can't run away from the Virginia voters. Virginians are starting to see Senator George F. Allen for what he really is, and they don't like what they see: In the latest Rasmussen poll released just today, Senator George F. Allen only leads Jim Webb by a 47%-42% margin. Yes, in just one month - before even hitting the airwaves with our TV ads -- our campaign has cut Senator Allen's lead in half, from 10 points to just 5 points! And the senator is under 50%, a danger zone for any incumbent.

Help us keep the heat on Senator George Allen. Send a message that Virginians deserve better. Contribute to Jim Webb's campaign today!

http://webbforsenate.com/contribute

At the beginning of the week, Senator George F. Allen tried to hide behind his handlers and consultants, allowing them to offer their pathetic excuses for his despicable comments (memo to Allen's campaign manager Dick Wadhams: "mohawk" and "macaca" don't sound alike). When Allen finally spoke, he tried to use the old "non-apology apology" trick, saying, "I apologize if my comments offended this young man," effectively blaming his victim for his very own actions. And still, the senator has yet to reach out to Sidarth and personally apologize.

Sorry Senator, that's not good enough.

We've got a chance to get rid of Senator Allen once and for all. This latest Rasmussen poll shows that Senator Allen is in trouble. Even after more than 20 years of incumbency, Virginia voters are leaving him in droves. But with his $6 million war chest, Senator George F. Allen is going to try to bury Jim Webb under the weight of his media propaganda. We can't let him do that.

We can beat Senator Allen, but we need you to turn up the heat on him. Please contribute $100, $50, or whatever you can afford to Jim Webb's campaign today!

http://webbforsenate.com/contribute


Let me tell you what a real leader looks like. This week, Jim Webb laid out a National Security Plan, outlining a strategy for Iraq as well as a broader strategic approach to dealing with the chaos currently enveloping the Middle East.

And what did Senator Allen do this week? He hid behind his handlers and attacked Jim Webb.

Senator Allen should answer the question -- what's his plan for Iraq? "Progress is being made," "stay the course," and "adapt to win" are slogans, not solutions. Our troops, the people of Iraq, and all Americans deserve a real discussion of the issue. Why doesn't Senator Allen have a plan?

Maybe Senator Allen doesn't realize that rubberstamping a President who has no plan, is not a plan of action. Jim Webb laid out a comprehensive and extensive plan for national security in this country. Senator Allen refuses to do so. Senator Allen has no plan for Iraq. He has no plan for the Middle East. Heck, he doesn't even have a plan to keep his own foot out of his mouth.

And like his refusal to apologize to Sidarth, Senator Allen doesn't have the guts to confront Jim Webb directly and debate him on national security, Iraq, or any other issue.

Virginians deserve better. And based on the latest polls, Virginians know it too. Will you make a contribution today to help us rid Virginia of George Allen once and for all?

http://webbforsenate.com/contribute


With just three months to go, you've got Senator George F. Allen shaking in his dude-ranch issue cowboy boots. But we can't get complacent.

Now is the time to seize the upper hand. With the voters of Virginia coming our way, we have to keep the heat on Senator George F. Allen, every second of every day. If you and I along with thousands of Virginians do this, then on the evening of November 7th, we'll be celebrating the election of Senator Jim Webb, from the state of Virginia.

Sincerely,

Jessica Vanden Berg
Campaign Manager
Webb for Senate

P.S. Help us spread the great news about today's latest poll numbers. Forward this email to everyone you know!


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[Virginia Dare]

1. Great news...

I predicted that this race would get tighter the closer we get to election. I read that the "rally" with McCain was less than successful. Let's hope Felix sticks his foot in his mouth alot more between now and November.

[gasperc]

2. Webb campaign did a great job of working this issue

Allen is quite bluntly a bigotted racist man, and Webb's campaign knows this and really worked thier limited resources well in generating this story into to the large story that it has become. Webb should see a big boost in fundraising by this latest poll and force Allen to spend even more money early, VA, TN and NV should all be targeted as the potential "6th seat"

[AX10]

3. Webb may not have the money, but he knows how to work...

things to his advantage. A lot of negative press coverage of Allen should be enough to give Webb an opening.

[dolstein]

4. Ok, that and $5 million and we'll be in business

I like Jim Webb. I told my relatives in Virginia to vote for him. George Allen isn't fit to work at a fast food restaurant, much less serve in the Senate. But that doesn't change the fact that Webb's campaign is woefully underfinanced. Perhaps this latest poll will encourage people to give to his campaign, because as bad as Allen's week has been, I think it's going to take much more than this to beat him.

[kwolf68]

5. Im in VA

And if Webb can beat Allen I may just end up in the emergency room. never in a million years did I think Allen vulnerable here, outside of a run by Doug Wilder or maybe Mark Warner.