The Christian Right in the old dominion: resurgent Republicans or holy war? (Special: The Christian Right and the 1994 Elections)

From: PS: Political Science & Politics | Date: March 1, 1995| Author: Wilcox, Clyde; Rozell, Mark J.; Coker, J. Bradford | Copyright information

Many political observers believed in early 1994 that Virginia Sen. Chuck Robb's campaign for the state governorship was doomed in view of questions about his character. In addition, his rival, Oliver North, enjoyed strong support not only from the Christian Right but from other conservative organizations such as the National Rifle Assn as well. Robb's victory over North indicates that voters can tell whether a candidate is from the Christian Right or is merely supported by it.

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