What % of the black vote did McDonnell receive?
Not sure about McDonnell’s numbers among black voters; however, one of the real stories in the recent governor’s race was the low turn-out among African-Americans. It’s no secret that the last Democratic “push” (including The Chosen One’s final visit to VA) was aimed at energizing the black vote in places like Hampton and Norfolk. By all accounts, it was a failed effort. African-American voters stayed away in droves, while GOP turnout in York County, suburban Richmond and other Republican enclaves was heavy.
Democrats blame their debacle in Virginia on Creigh Deeds, but there are a couple of dirty little secrets from the race. First, Mr. Deeds ran as an Obama Democrat, and secondly, the VA results prove that Obama energizes the wrong base, as far as Democrats are concerned.