Gov. Kaine draws sharp distinctions between candidates

By: By BOB LEWIS AP Political Writer | WSLS
Published: November 02, 2009

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - On the eve of the election, Gov. Tim Kaine drew sharp ideological comparisons between the two candidates competing to succeed him.
Addressing about 200 Virginia Commonwealth University students Monday, Kaine said "a sharp comparison" exists between Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell. He accused McDonnell of trying to run as a moderate, but told the crowd "don't you believe it."
In a post-rally interview, Kaine also noted that McDonnell fought him on his first executive order, which prohibited job discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual orientation.
McDonnell and Deeds are making closing arguments in campaign rallies across the state. Recent polls show Deeds trailing McDonnell by a minimum of 11 points and as many as 18.