Virginia Governor Race: DNC gives Deeds $1 million boost (Imagine a World without Liberals)
The Democratic National Committee is sending an additional $1 million to aid Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds’ campaign, POLITICO has learned.
The money comes in addition to the $5 million the party committee has already committed to the Virginia race, one of two governors races in the country this fall.
“We’re thrilled with the additional commitment from Governor Kaine and the DNC,” said Deeds senior adviser Mo Elleithee. “The fact that they are digging so deep shows that they’re fully committed to Creigh and to this race, and we’re appreciative of their continued support.”
In addition to the cash, the DNC is also sending staffers, technology support and turnout modeling assistance across the Potomac.
By Election Day next month, Democrats expect the national party’s investment to rival that of the Republican National Committee, which has promised to pump $7 million into Virginia to help Bob McDonnell, the GOP nominee.
The infusion will help Democrats become more competitive with the Republicans on the airwaves, where, thanks in part to his own national party assistance, McDonnell is outpacing Deeds.
The DNC’s move comes with Deeds trailing in the polls and some prominent national Democrats fretting about his campaign. But with Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine at the helm of the DNC, the party is emphatic about their commitment to keeping the governor’s mansion in Richmond.
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