A number of points here;
Flaccovento lives in Abingdon which makes him a true 9th District resident and undoubtedly helped him in his campaign. People like to know that their representative lives amongst them, and walks their walk.
Tim Kaine beat George Allen by 5% (200,000) – no small margin. His total was higher than the President.
George Allen garnered fewer votes than any of these candidates, and if there is a common agreement it is that we hopefully have seen the last of George F. Allen in elected office.
