Democrats start final push in Roanoke

Governor Tim Kaine and the man who hopes to succeed him, Creigh Deeds, along with the rest of the Democratic ticket for Tuesday’s election stepped out of the old Fire Station #1 to a crowd of about 150 supporters, Monday morning.

The rally is the democrat’s kick-off to the final campaign day.  Attorney General candidate Steve Shannon and Lieutenant Governor candidate Jody Wagner talked about the importance of getting out the vote.  Then Governor Kaine made a prediction

“I’m claiming it.  He’s going to be governor 71, the 71st governor,” said Kaine.

That might be a tough task with recent polls showing deeds is behind 12 to 14 points but the Bath County state Senator remains optimistic.

“I’ve got as much confidence as I ever had that we’re going to do this together,” said Deeds.

Deeds says he can still win and to do that he says it’s going to take a big voter turnout.

“I need folks to help me make the phone calls and knock on doors to make sure we get the right turnout and then get the people out to vote.  To call and haul the people out to the polls and I’m confident we’ll win if we get the right turnout,” said Deeds.

He then finishes with a final plea to the public to vote for the Democratic ticket.

“If you give us these last few hours, we’ll give you four years that you’ve never seen before,” said Deeds.

After the speech, Deeds gives hugs, shakes hands, and receives words of encouragement from the crowd.
He’s a little more than 24 hours from finding out if luck is on his side and voters chose him to be Virginia’s 71st governor.