RICHMOND, Sept. 13 -- Virginia's U.S. Senate race turned nasty Wednesday as Republican Sen. George Allen launched a character attack on his Democratic opponent's past views toward women in combat, signaling the start of a two-month barrage of negative campaigning in what has become a close race. -
Va. Senate Race Goes Negative on 1979 Essay
RICHMOND, Sept. 13 -- Virginia's U.S. Senate race turned nasty Wednesday as Republican Sen. George Allen launched a character attack on his Democratic opponent's past views toward women in combat, signaling the start of a two-month barrage of negative campaigning in what has become a close race.-
By Michael D. Shear and Tim Craig