1. Hard Times, Frayed Nerves
Both were evident this week in the presentation and response to what Bob Lewis called Governor Kaine’s “brutal” budget message. “Folly.” “Gutshot” “Dead on Arrival,” and “Non-Starter” were just a few of the words used by the Governor and his detractors about the budget proposals. Kaine maintained that his recommendations were [...]

My current business partner Bill Bosher and former colleague Cary Funk have released an interesting survey about charter schools and other education-related issues.
Here are some of the most useful findings.
CHARTERS
Most Virginians haven’t heard very much about them (just goes to show you how difficult it is for most campaign messages to sink in). But when [...]

Deeds and McDonnell Make Final Pushes
McDonnell, Deeds Campaign in Charlottesville Area
Kaine Appears on MSNBC
Jim Moran Calls GOP the “Taliban Ticket”
Palin Calls Virginia Voters without Mentioning McDonnell
Pat Robertson and Family Donate Money to McDonnell
GOP Rallies at Winchester Airport
GOP Eyes Three State Sweep
GOP Expects to Make Gains in House of Delegates
Sensing Big Gains, GOP Makes Late Donations [...]

McDonnell Has 12 Point Advantage in RTD Poll
McDonnell’s Money Lead Grows and Grows
Candidates Hold Rallies
Last Minute Campaigning in Hampton Roads
Campaigns Use New Media for GOTV
Liberty U Hoping for Strong Voter Turnout on Tuesday
Candidates Mum on How to Fund Their Ideas
Democratic Mayor Frank Pens Letter for Hamilton
Democrat Jeffrey Endorse GOP’s Bird in House Race Against Ware
Lynchburg [...]

1. Deeds-Aster?
This is what the Democrats appear to expecting on Tuesday evening. A Deeds loss (and a big one) seems to be a foregone conclusion in Democratic circles. Most Dems don’t believe that either Jody Wagner or Steve Shannon will be able to withstand the GOP tide that is likely to sweep across Virginia, despite efforts [...]

Bolling, Cuccinelli Lead in T-D Poll
Dash for Votes
McDonnell on Hannity
McDonnell Urges Voters to Go to Polls
GOP Rallies in Lynchburg
Deeds Urges Obama Backers to Send a Message
Warner Misses Deeds Events Due to Flu
Planned Parenthood Criticizes McDonnell’s Comments
Money, Missteps Cost Deeds
Kaine Meets with Paper Mill Workers
Perriello Says He’s Undecided on Health Care Bill
Gilbert, Lesinski Emphasize Economy
Amtrak Challenges [...]

Candidates Gather Force in March to Election Day
Obama Sends Letter for Deeds
Immigrants Urged to Back Deeds
GOP Ticket Rallies in Danville
The Donald Donates to McDonnell
McDonnell Gets Washington Board of Trade Endorsement
Shannon Highlights Endorsements in New Ad
Virginia Investigates Legality of Access to Voter List
State Looks Into Missed Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Trible Says He Made Mistake in Using CNU [...]

Nonprofit Halts Planned Mailing of Voting History
Shaming GOTV Project Cancelled
Romney, Giuliani Stump for GOP Ticket
Deeds, McDonnell Have Similar Blueprints for State Economy
Democratic Strategist Says Deeds Victory Still Possible
Deeds Makes the Rounds in NOVA
Deeds Airs Closing Argument
Deeds Makes Stop in Charlottesville
McDonnell Critics Question Ideology
Shannon Criticizes Cuccinelli Remark on Gays
Log Cabin Republicans Praise McDonnell, Slam Cuccinelli
Wagner and [...]

Your Voting History Could End Up In Your Neighbors’ Mailboxes
Deeds Reaches for Obama Energy
Obama Urges Virginia Supporters to Back Deeds
Gibbs on the Virginia Race
Deeds’ Downballot Drag?
Deeds Cuts Ad Spending
VPAP Numbers
Funds Still Pouring in to Statewide Candidates
Diradour Drops Bid to Challenge Cantor
Valentine, Garrett Rack Up Campaign Contributions
Danny Marshall Maintains 2-1 Cash Lead over Seward Anderson
Neff Mailing Compares [...]

That what’s Public Policy Polling and Survey USA are now forecasting.
Pick your poison.
The Post had Deeds down by 11 this morning.
It’s worse in Public Policy Polling and Survey USA.
SUSA has him down by 17 and PPP by 15.
The entire tickets is down double digits in the latter two polls.
If the polls results are anywhere near [...]