Sabato clarifies remarks, confusion spreads on Allen’s alleged use of the “n” word
I blogged on Monday about comments made by respected UVA professor and political analyst Larry Sabato on Hardball with Chris Matthews regarding the allegations that Senator George Allen supposedly used the “n” word back in his college days and some in the 80s as well. Salon first reported the allegations, quoting three sources, and Sabato’s comments came later. At first, he wouldn’t say how he knew that Allen allegedly said the word, leading to speculation that he’d personally heard Allen use the term when they both attended UVA at the same time, but today he’s clarified: