George Allen
Coverage of George Allen in the Nexus archive.
- What precedent would Virginia's redistricting plan set?
Virginia voters are set to vote on a referendum to redraw the state's congressional map, with CBS News election law contributor David Becker analyzing the implications. Former Republican Virginia governor and senator George Allen opposes the redistricting effort.
- Spanberger faces ‘bait-and-switch’ backlash in final hours before redistricting referendum
Virginia Democrats' redistricting referendum faces backlash as opponents accuse Gov. Abigail Spanberger of a 'bait-and-switch,' citing her prior pledge against redrawing the congressional map. Critics, including former governors George Allen and Glenn Youngkin, argue the plan would shift political power to Northern Virginia Democrats while diluting rural and agricultural districts, with Rep. Ben Cline claiming his district would be split into five 'spaghetti strands.' The Vote YES campaign denies accusations, stating the effort aims to 'level the playing field.'
- Spanberger faces ‘bait-and-switch’ backlash in final hours before redistricting referendum
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faces accusations of a 'bait-and-switch' for shifting her stance on redistricting, as opponents argue her support for a plan to redraw the state's congressional map undermines rural representation and contradicts her previous pledges. Critics, including former governors and Republicans, claim the referendum would consolidate Democratic power in Northern Virginia while fragmenting agricultural districts.