[Da Bilge Troll]

If you're referring to George Allen's "macaca," yes it does. He paid the price for it in 2006 but is competitive now.

Who was Allen's replacement in 2006?

[ScottinVA]

Who was Allen's replacement in 2006?

You're making my point here. He didn't step down and was defeated. As the incumbent, no primary runner-up was available because no primary was held.

In 2012 (and for the record here, I voted for Jamie Radtke in the primary), Allen and the "macaca" issue from 2006 are known entities .. he's running against a popular former governor and is neck-and-neck.