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Posts Tagged ‘2009 VA Gov. Primary’

Latest PPP: Deeds leads, McAuliffe and Moran stagnant

By Joel McDonald • Jun 2nd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

The latest polling from Public Policy Polling shows Creigh Deeds in the lead with 27%, McAuliffe with 24%, and Moran with 22%.



Deeds gaining ground, Moran and McAuliffe stalled

By Joel McDonald • May 22nd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Looking at the numbers, there are no guarantees for any of these three candidates at this point. All are competitive.



Creigh Deeds, his campaign, and the Washington Post

By Joel McDonald • May 22nd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Over the last few weeks, Virginians have seen a more aggressive campaign from Deeds. Now, The Washington Post has edorsed Creigh Deeds for Governor.



To Brian Moran: It’s time refocus and cut the crap

By Joel McDonald • May 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

The Moran campaign needs to focus their resources on getting their message out, which has been totally lost in their targeting of McAuliffe. There aren’t any gains to be made in this way. The campaign has got to stop focusing on McAuliffe and focus on the voters, and why Brian Moran should be the Governor of Virginia.



Brian Moran opens campaign office in Virginia Beach

By Joel McDonald • May 10th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Brian Moran is convinced that Virginia can conquer current challenges with the right kind of leadership, from the governor throughout the legislature. These are serious times, requiring a serious leader who understands the challenges that Virginians face, and how to work to improve their lives.



Latest primary polling showing Moran’s precarious position

By Joel McDonald • May 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Public Policy Polling released it’s latest results, giving a boost to Terry McAuliffe showing McAuliffe ahead of Brian Moran by 10 points, and 16 points ahead Creigh Deeds.



For Virginia Partisans, there really wasn’t a choice

By Joel McDonald • Apr 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

So, for Virginia Partisans and all Virginians, the choice is between a candidate who has a shaky history and would like to avoid the issue, a candidate who stands on Democratic ideals and will fight to equality, and a candidate who won’t try to because it’s too difficult.



Over 150 grassroots activists strongly support Brian Moran for Governor

By Joel McDonald • Apr 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

More than 150 key grassroots Democratic activists announced their support of Brian Moran for Governor today. Many of those supporting Moran have written personal statements about why they believe we need his proven record of fighting for people from our next Governor.



Deeds can win by dropping out

By Joel McDonald • Apr 3rd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

We now have three polls spanning 12 weeks in the current Democratic primary. By now, candidates and activists should be thinking about the best way to maneuver for a victory in November.



Moran and Wagner lead in latest polling

By Joel McDonald • Mar 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Brian Moran, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Virginia, and Jody Wagner, candidate for the nomination for Lt. Governor, are leading in the latest Public Policy Polling release.