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GOP mistakes vote for larger message
The Virginia gubernatorial race was nothing but a local referendum on the relative merits of Mr. McDonnell and opponent Creigh Deeds. It was always unlikely that Mr. Deeds would defeat his better- known, better-funded rival.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 12, 2009
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Perriello becomes a bellwether
R. Creigh Deeds failed to do. “Midterm elections almost always result in the out-of-power party picking up House seats, maybe a substantial number.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 11, 2009
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We need both winners, losers
Meanwhile, in acknowledging defeat, Democrat R. Creigh Deeds uttered a line worth noting: “Just because we didn't get the right result tonight doesn't mean we can go home and whine. That's the right attitude not only for the gubernatorial candidate, but for all who strove for public office but missed the brass ring this time around, and for their supporters.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 5, 2009
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What's up with our senators?
As for fellow senator Mark Warner, he has put his efforts behind health care reform and spent time on the campaign trail for gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 4, 2009
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Election 2009: Test of Obama clout in NJ, Virginia
It was also difficult to separate Obama from the outcomes after he devoted a significant chunk of time working to persuade voters to elect Democrat R. Creigh Deeds over Republican Bob McDonnell in Virginia and re-elect Democratic Gov. The president campaigned in person for both Deeds and Corzine and was featured in their advertisements.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 3, 2009
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County Republicans report Election Day shenanigans
R. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath County, in today's election.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 3, 2009
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McDonnell, Deeds in area on late campaign pushes
McDonnell, Deeds in area on late campaign pushes. Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat R. Creigh Deeds swung through the Charlottesville area on Monday to make one final appeal for votes in today's gubernatorial election. Let's get this done. Deeds, who has represented the Charlottesville region in the state Senate since 2002, said he has put forward a “positive vision that'll take Virginia forward. Deeds highlighted his economic improvement plan, which would among other things offer employers ...
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 3, 2009
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Va. voters face slate of choices
R. Creigh Deeds and GOP nominee Bob McDonnell. Deeds is a state senator from Bath County who has represented most of the Charlottesville region since 2002.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 3, 2009
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McDonnell, Deeds forgo sleep as campaign nears finish
McDonnell, Deeds forgo sleep as campaign nears finish. VIRGINIA BEACH - Looking weary and driven by the urgency of Tuesday's nationally watched governor's race, Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell plunged into a dizzying 48-hour itinerary of statewide campaign rallies Sunday. We've got them right where we want them, Deeds said.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 2, 2009
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McDonnell right for Virginia
R. Creigh Deeds, whose district includes portions of our community. Mr. Deeds would tackle the issue by forming a bipartisan blue-ribbon panel to study ways and means. Mr. Deeds won a difficult primary against two strong contenders and started the summer in good position.
Charlottesville Daily Progress - Nov 1, 2009
