POLITICS
The 2012 Shad Planking: Where Are the Democrats?—PICTURES
Updated: April 18, 2012 | 7:37 p.m.
April 18, 2012 | 6:47 p.m.
Former Sen. George Allen, now a Senate candidate in the Old Dominion, worked the ropeline at the 64th annual Shad Planking in Wakefield, Va., on Wednesday. His 2012 opponent Tim Kaine didn't accept an invitation to the yearly rite of politics held in rural Virginia. Here's a look at the scene:
(RELATED: Dems Missing From Shad Planking)
(RELATED: The 2011 Shad Planking)
Jamie Radtke, left, tea party candidate for the Republican Senate nomination, signs autographs for supporters at the 64th annual Wakefield Shad Planking in Wakefield, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Sen. George Allen of Virginia greets attendees at the Shad Planking. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Attendees at the event greet Allen with campaign signs. Allen's likely opponent in the fall will be Democratic former Gov. Tim Kaine. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
A supporter of Allen uses a sign to block the view of a man with a video camera as Allen, right, greets attendees. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
During his speech on Wednesday, Allen told the crowd to "stay strong, stay positive for freedom." (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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