You've seen the diary w/the AP story regarding the response from the George Felix Allen campaign to Mr. Shelton's story (deer head, n-word).
Hotline goes into more detail.
The 3 ex-players who submitted statements in support of George Felix Allen are: 1) a political appointment while he was governor, 2) a current GOP operative and campaign organizer, 3) an exec for a corporate sugar daddy.
Allen's campaign says it has contacted 16 teammates who never heard Allen say anything racist. Two of them are black.
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Statement from Doug Jones, defensive back on the University of Virginia football team 1971 thru 1974 and roomed with Ken Shelton in his second year:
"I was on the University of Virginia football team with George Allen for the 1972 and 1973 seasons. During that time I never heard George Allen use any racially disparaging word nor did I ever witness or hear about him acting in a racially insensitive manner. He was a scholar-athlete and a leader. I was proud to be his teammate."
Who is Doug Jones?
Doug Jones, Fairfax County Republican Committee
Doug currently serves as the Unit Operations Co-Chair for the Allen campaign in Fairfax County. He has been the Mt. Vernon District GOP Chairman since 2000. Last year he served as the Fairfax County Co- Chair for the Bob McDonnell campaign.
Doug believes in the importance of 'grassroots' involvement in a successful campaign. The 25 precincts in Mt. Vernon participate in canvassing, 'Back to School Night' coverage, poll coverage both inside and outside on election day and he strongly endorses the efforts associated with the '72 Hour' program.
In fact, just two weeks ago, volunteers knocked on 2400 doors in Fairfax County.
Doug worked his way up from precinct captain to District Vice-Chairman which led to his current position in the Allen campaign. 'I believe that there is nothing more influential than when avolunteer knocks on a neighbor's door and asks for the support of a Republican candidate,' says Doug.
Doug attended the Sorensen School of Political Leadership in 1998. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia where he played on the football team with quarterback, George Allen.
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Statement from George Korte, linebacker on the University of Virginia football team from 1970 through 1973:
"Contrary to Ken Shelton, I have kept up with George Allen the past thirty-five years. During this time, I have never known or heard him use racial epithets to describe blacks either in public or private.
Who is George Korte?
Executive Marketing Manager for Federal Systems Division of Intergraph Corporation, one of Allen's biggest corporate patrons.
UPDATE: I've started to piece together some info re: MAPPS, GIS technology, and a push using the WH (and championed by Senator Macaca) for government to privatize some geospatial work (put some govt engineers/depts out of work) - which will benefit Intergraph in a $$$big$$$ way. I have to stop though - work, family, will try to add to this later tonight.
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Statement from Charlie Hale, center on the University of Virginia football team from 1970 through 1973:
"My name is Charles M. Hale, Jr. and I am writing this to state my personal knowledge of Senator George Allen.
"I received an athletic scholarship and attended the University of Virginia from 1972 till 1977. I was a member of the football team and met George Allen in 1972. During my first year the position I played was center and Senator Allen was a quarterback. Neither Senator Allen nor I were on the starting team and our job was to run the opposition offense for our starting defense to prepare for upcoming games. It was during this time we became close personal friends.
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"During the 34 years I have known George Allen I have never heard him use racial slurs or derogatory language to describe a person or group of persons.
Who is Charles M Hale?
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 193
Offered January 8, 1997
Confirming appointments by the Governor related to commerce and trade.
Board of Mineral Mining Examiners:
Charles M. Hale, Jr., 149 Hill Drive, N.E., Abingdon, Virginia 24210, Member, effective July 1, 1996, to serve for a term of four years, ending June 30, 2000, to succeed himself.
No ulterior motives here eh?