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Article: Robb, Allen close in poll, but campaigns aren't surprised.(Metropolitan)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- May 12, 2000
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A new poll puts Sen. Charles S. Robb and former Gov. George F. Allen in a dead heat in their race for Mr. Robb's seat, prompting both campaigns to reiterate they expect a close race.
The Commonwealth Poll, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, shows 41 percent of likely voters supporting Mr. Allen, the Republican, and 40 percent supporting Mr. Robb, a Democrat.
Still, both campaigns played down the significance of one poll this early in the season.
"I think what you take away from this poll is it's close and it's early," said Tim Murtaugh, Mr. Allen's campaign spokesman.
Jim Mulhall, Mr. Robb's campaign manager, ...