Another George Allen flip-flop

By: Rob
Published On: 1/6/2006 2:00:00 AM

When is George Allen going to get tired of articles that say he "reverses course"?

Allen reverses, gives up Abramoff money

WASHINGTON -- Sen. George Allen did a reversal yesterday and elected to go with the flow of leaders racing to dump political donations by lobbyist Jack Abramoff. . . .

This week, Allen's aides said he wasn't going to give up the Abramoff-linked money. The announcement of Allen's plans came late in the same day that the Virginia Democratic Party thrashed Allen, accusing him of hypocrisy.

In 2000, Allen had criticized then-Democratic Sen. Charles S. Robb over campaign contributions six years earlier from a controversial donor tied to Bill Clinton and Al Gore, the Democrats said.

Remember, this is his second "reverse course" moment in a month.  A reputation as someone who flip-flops for political convenience isn't a good thing heading into election season for our looking-for-a-better-gig Senator.


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