Obama Campaigns for Creigh Deeds
By Joel McDonald • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections
While the two aren’t aligned ideologically, Barack Obama is campaigning for conservative Democrat Creigh Deeds in a race that’s not about actually moving Virginia forward, but keeping within the good graces of Virginia’s Democratic party.
Though Deeds has spoken in opposition of Obama’s environmental policies, his strategy to improve the economy, and has called into question Obama’s proposed health care reforms; the President seems to have decided to throw Deeds, and Virginia, a bone in an election that has all but been called for Republicans statewide.
Any why not? President Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Virginia in a presidential race, beating Republican John McCain by over 6-points in 2008. Some might also point out that Obama stumped for embattled New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, who reportedly jumped to a 9-point lead from a dead heat after Obama’s visit (though, the accuracy of the latest poll is being questioned by many).
Update: Latest Rasmussen poll has Corzine trailing by 3-points.
Deeds currently trails by an average of about 10-points according to various polls. Even if Deeds sees a bump equal to Corzine’s post-Obama polling, Deeds will be in a statistical tie with McDonnell, the Republican candidate who’s maintained the lead and momentum throughout this campaign.
President Obama will be leading a rally today at Old Dominion University’s Constant Convocation Center. Doors open at 2:00 PM, and general admission is first come, first served. Even though the Deeds campaign allowed people to RSVP on their website, most were e-mailed general admission tickets, which do not seem customized in any way. So, if you’re interested in going to the rally, or would like to have a copy of the general admission ticket, click here and print.
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Joel McDonald has been following Virginia politics since February 2008, starting with the Democratic Presidential Primary. Since then, he has been the primary new media contact for progressive district and statewide campaigns.
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