Democrats are keeping fingers crossed that he can survive the GOP tide in Virginia. The last two times, the GOP candidates could not win 40 percent of the vote, but this year, Bush could take home the prize. He has consistently polled 10 points better than Gore. The NRA's Charlton Heston drew huge crowds for his warning against the Democratic nominee, and, as in Kentucky, the coal industry dislikes Gore's environmentalism. Add to that Republicans' comeback in recent years, and it spells trouble for Gore.
Late polls show the race a tossup.
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