Deeds: Obama will campaign for me

CNN ^ | 10/16/09 | Peter Hamby

[freespirited]

Creigh Deeds, Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor, is pledging that President Obama will campaign for him again before Election Day.

The President has scheduled a rally next week with Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey, but the White House has been quiet on whether Obama will do the same favor for Deeds, who is trailing Republican Bob McDonnell in the polls. Obama last appeared with Deeds at a rally in August.

When asked for an update on the situation by NBC12 News in Richmond, Deeds didn't hesitate.

"President Obama will be back in Virginia, yes," he said. "He will be back in Virginia to campaign for me."

Asked again if he and the president will appear together on the same stage at some point in the next 19 days, Deeds responded: "You will, yes."

Despite the candidate's sunny outlook, the Deeds campaign said nothing has been finalized with the administration.

"They've been very, very helpful and supportive," Deeds senior adviser Mo Elleithee said of the White House. "We're still in talks with them about trying to get the president to come back to Virginia."

[freespirited]

18 days till we take our state back.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Now watch while Bummer snubs him (typical for the rat).

[Parley Baer]

Deeds must be getting deparate. I’m sure it will only be a “touch and go” for Obama.

[KoRn]

Awesome!!!

Hopefully they will both tour the entire state together! That will seal the Dem’s fate. lol

0bama is probably as popular in most of VA as the Swine Flu.

[Signalman]

Now I KNOW Deeds is going to lose.

[SERKIT]

Will Barry have the same “golden touch” as Bubba and tank every candidate for whom he campaigns?

[gov_bean_ counter]

Meanwhile Bummer will go with the trend. That way he either gets to take credit for the win (or making it close) or avoid the disaster.

[Signalman]

The one sure way to kill Deeds’ chances-get Slick Willie to campaign for him.

[Buck W.]

Yes, bringing Barack “-11” Obama into town should have a real impact on the campaign!

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

So the Obambi hacks gave a hint the give "street cred" for a couple weeks to see if his numbers improved, which the wont, and then he is being fitted for a place under the bus.

Creeds took the bait, now he's on the hook and about to get reeled in. Suck to be a loser, Deeds. Sorry about your political luck. /s

[clintonh8r]

Please do.

[MAexile]

I wonder if Deeds will still be saying that the morning of Nov. 4th?

[EGPWS]

Creigh Deeds, Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor, is pledging that President Obama will campaign for him again before Election Day.

Is Deeds tired of politics or did he negotiate a sweet retirement deal with someone?

[cranked]

Crack pipe = put it down.

Since you did not get the memo: You are viewed as a liability to the White House, Deeds, hence why they have separated themselves from you. Besides, it will not matter, your 15 minutes are done.

[HokieMom]

http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/ for Governor

http://www.billbolling.com/ for Lieutenant Governor

http://www.cuccinelli.com/ for Attorney General

[Gabz]

Wait a minute, I thought Deeds had said no and was distancing himself from Zero................

[Senator_Blutarski]

Mr. Deeds, on exactly which days will Mr. Obama campaign on your behalf?

[Recovering_Democrat]

Great...that’ll rally the Republican base even MORE!

[FoxInSocks]

Wait a minute, I thought Deeds had said no and was distancing himself from Zero................

That was indeed the story. I think it was while everyone was having a good laugh over the Nobel silliness.

[Joe Boucher]

Deeds,
You’re going down like Monica.