Earmark Controversy
In June 2009, it was revealed that Sabato's Center for Politics had been the recipient of over seven million dollars in earmark money from Congressman Virgil Goode, whom Sabato predicted would win re-election in 2008, despite declining poll numbers; Goode ultimately lost the race by fewer than 800 votes out of about 316,000 votes cast. Some observers have suggested that Sabato should have revealed his financial connection to Goode or recused himself from making predictions about the race.
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