Brendan Nyhan

George Allen considers another Senate run

Sadly, it looks like the political career of my least favorite politician is not over. The Washington Times
reports that George Allen is considering running for Virginia’s other Senate seat and might also run for governor again:

Inside the Beltway has learned that former Sen. George Allen, Virginia Republican, will host a private dinner in Old Town Alexandria in the coming days to discuss whether to seek the Senate seat now held by senior Republican Sen. John W. Warner, if the five-term incumbent were to step down in 2008.

Mr. Allen lost his seat in November to Democrat James H. Webb Jr. Speculation of late also had Mr. Allen considering a run for Virginia governor in 2009, a post he also previously held.

Let’s hope Virginia Republicans have the good sense to knock him down in the primary. Remember “macaca”! (Via Atrios/Think Progress/Political Wire.)