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We Wuz Robbed

It once seemed so simple for Chuck Robb. He was a decorated Marine, married to a president's daughter, governor of an important state. His path to the White House seemed paved with gold. But as this fascinating article from Salon points out, Robb is the senator most likely to be faxing out his resume next November. Scalded by a sex scandal, Robb now faces a stiff challenge from Virginia's popular former governor George Allen. This piece chronicles Robb's rise and fall, analyzes his many weaknesses, and explains why the stakes are so high in the coming election. Democratic hopes of retaking the Senate could hinge on a Robb comeback. Required reading for political junkies.

Thu, 02 Dec 1999 02:16:38 -0800