Early Report On Allen vs. Webb Debate: Point Allen

From the DailyPress.com reporting on today's debate between Senator George Allen and Mr. Jim Webb:

But Allen, a Republican former governor, used his long experience in Virginia to stump Webb, forcing an embarrassing admission from the first-time candidate that he knew nothing of a major proposed Hampton Roads port project.

Allen asked Webb to elaborate on his ideas for the proper use of the 2,500-acre manmade peninsula in Portsmouth created from mud dredged from the Elizabeth River ship channel.

Webb paused an uncomfortable moment. "I'm not sure I know where Craney Island is," he conceded. "Why don't you tell me."

"Craney Island's in Virginia," Allen replied, affecting an exasperated look as he schooled Webb on the history of the site and why it's important now. Congress is considering an expansion of the site to accommodate a major international terminal that could create thousands of jobs in Hampton Roads.

OUCH!

UPDATE: Coverage of the debate from Richmond.com
UPDATE: Washington Post chimes in.
UPDATE: Richmond Times Dispatch here and hereand here
UPDATE: Fredericksburg.com