In Virginia,Robert McDonnell, defeated Democratic state Senator Creigh Deeds by an overwhelming margin of 59 percent to 41 percent.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

Republican Bob McDonnell leads Democrat Creigh Deeds by a large margin in public-opinion polls in Virginia.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

I need you! John needs you!" After losing control of Congress in 2006 and the White House last year, Republicans are looking to rebound in this year's governor's races, and they seem to have the advantage in Virginia where Republican Bob McDonnell leads Democrat Creigh Deeds in public opinion polls.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

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FORBES: Draw, You Varmint!

Barring a miracle, there will be no such turnaround in fortunes for Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor in Virginia.

ECONOMIST: Local elections in America

Now that we have a date on the calendar for the President to campaign for Creigh Deeds, can you talk about what he sees his prospects as being?

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