VA: Election Closer Than Expected

[Gabu]

If "closer than expected" is Allen +12, that doesn't sound too hopeful.

The race will certainly be closer with Webb as the nominee, but Allen is still going to win.

[Gabu]

Well do keep in mind that Allen is being polled with just under 50% approval rating -normally, that is a dangerous sign and would make him potentially vulnerable especially against a Democrat with crossover appeal like Jim Webb.

Like I said in my post, I certainly predict the race will be a lot closer with Webb as the nominee.  I also predict, however, a fairly comfortable win for Allen (at least 55-45, maybe a larger margin).