Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, January 22, 1994 TAG: 9401220244
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C3 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: ROB EURE STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: RICHMOND LENGTH: Short
"I haven't ruled anything out," said Scott, 46, a first-term congressman from the newly created 3rd Congressional District. "I've been surprised at the number of calls I've gotten" from Democrats urging him to consider the race since former Gov. Douglas Wilder withdrew 10 days ago, Scott said.
The problem for Scott in challenging Robb, said Del. Jean Cunningham, D-Richmond, is keeping his seat in the House of Representatives if he enters but loses the Senate primary.
State law apparently allows Scott to seek both nominations, but "I think somebody will challenge him [for Congress] if he gets out there," said Cunningham, who lost a primary to Scott for his House seat two years ago. She said she is not interested in running for Congress again.
The primary for the Senate seat falls on the final day to file for the November general election, so Democrats would already have chosen their nominee for Scott's seat. He represents a district stretching along the James River from Hampton Roads to Richmond.
Besides Robb, Richmond lobbyist Sylvia Clute has announced she will run in the senatorial primary. Rep. Norman Sisisky of Petersburg also is considering the primary, but has said he doubts he will make the race.
The front-runner for the Republican nomination is Iran-Contra figure Oliver North. Jim Miller, budget director under former President Ronald Reagan, is challenging North for the GOP nod at the Republican convention.
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