Alexandria for Deeds

In June, Alexandria went heavily for Brian Moran in the Democratic gubernatorial primary and while there seemed to a bit of tension between the Moran and McAuliffe supporters (a replay of Obama and Clinton in a minor key), Creigh Deeds came in a strong second. Last night, in Alexandria, the local DEEDS FOR VIRGINIA campaign office officially opened with Sen. Creigh Deeds' arrival and with supporters, including several local pols, and staff in attendance.

The space isn’t large (if you are familiar with Old Town Alexandria, you know what the old townhouses are like), but it is the same space used for the Obama campaign, so we’re all hoping for the same outcome. It was great to have Sen. Deeds make the effort to visit a small office and build local NoVA support.

Alexandria Campaign Office 1307 King Street, Alexandria, VA

Hot topic: He made a strong case for McDonnell’s actions being consistent with the infamous 1989 thesis. It was clear McDonnell can say he’s changed, but his policy history and actions speak pretty loudly to the contrary.

I have to say I was impressed by how straightforward Deeds was. He was polished and practiced, but not slick. (I’m in sales…I can spot slick. See McAuliffe above.) Before tonight, I think I’d have voted for Deeds at minimum as a vote against McDonnell. And now, after just a short speech, I can safely say I’m an active Deeds supporter.

So all of you with friends and family NoVA, make sure they understand just how bad it will be if Deeds isn’t our next governor. We need to get people up here energized to vote. Tell them they don’t want it to be like it was with Bush when so many people said, “I wish I had done something sooner.”

As Deeds says, "If you're not all in, you're not in it at all."

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