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Republican Nomination

Some time ago Mr. Godwin
announced he would accept
the Republican nomination
and "run as a Republican," but
would not actively seek the
nomination. Mr. Godwin said
he would run as an
independent candidate if the
Republican convention chose
to place someone else's name
on the ballot for governor.

Mr. Godwin was headed
for unopposed acclamation by
the GOP state convention until
Mr. Earman emerged last week
as a candidate for governor.

"I'm not naive," Mr.
Earman said. "I'm up against
all the odds that can be.
However, I am getting some
good support out of the
Norfolk and Fairfax areas, as
well as in the Valley, and I
assess chances as pretty good –
a whole lot better than the
state party leadership admits at
this time," he added.

"I am a candidate and you
can count on it, at least until
June 9."