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.
When talking about the environment, the economy, equality, strengthening the Virginia Democratic Party, bringing jobs and investment to Virginia, making the commonwealth safer, and improving the quality of life for all Virginians; Brian Moran is the best candidate in this race.
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.
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.
Not to be totally outdone, Creigh Deeds brought a high school stomp team to campaign for him at the 2009 Jefferson-Jackson dinner. [Video]
Deeds believes he had the ability to reach people and make them excited about voting for him. He certainly is enthusiastic about his campaign and is going full throttle. What he might lack in grace and calmness, he makes up with an eagerness to get the job done. This is indeed shaping up to be an interesting primary.
Senator Creigh Deeds, Democratic candidate for Governor, released the following statement today concerning John LaCombe and his candidacy for the 81st District House of Delegates race. Deeds’ endorsement rounded out the endorsements from all Decmoratic candidates for governor, following Brian Moran and Terry McAuliffe.
Yeah, McAuliffe has a home in northern Virginia where he has raised a family and launched many businesses there. Does that make him a better candidate? Is he some sort of blend of the regular Joe next door who just so happens to have millions of dollars, and is tied to nationally recognized politicians, and has been a regular talking head on the evening news? Will this blend actually appeal to voters? Can Terry McAuliffe buy Virginia?
There are many reasons why we’re being critical of how the Deeds campaign has spun the Rasmussen poll. From being too early, to being too small, the poll isn’t particularly a strong one. However, it is a poll. The main reason is this: No candidate can be declared “on top” based on the Rasmussen data.
Moran is establishing himself, if this is not well established already, as the heir of the legacy left by Mark Warner and, soon, Tim Kaine. Moran is a good fit for Virginia, with a mix of positions on issues that make him both a good Democratic candidate who will appeal to the moderates throughout the state and a passionate advocate for common sense progressive issues regarding the environment, energy, and civil rights.
