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Wednesday, October 26, 2005 www.vagop.com Dear Republican Friend, Less than two weeks remain until Virginians make a critical choice for governor between Jerry Kilgore's strong conservative vision for Virginia and Tim Kaine's extreme liberal record. The two latest polls indicate Jerry Kilgore continuing to build momentum. Sunday's statewide Mason Dixon poll showed Jerry leading 44%-42%, and Monday's Rasmussen poll reaffirmed Jerry leading Kaine 48%-46%. Mason Dixon also reported leads for Bill Bolling and Bob McDonnell, 4 and 8 points respectively. While the momentum is on our side, this election is very close! The difference between Jerry Kilgore and all of our Republican candidates winning and losing will hinge on our grassroots Get-Out-The Vote (GOTV) operation. We are counting on you to push us to victory, and are asking that you consider signing up to volunteer for one four-hour shift in the last 96 hours of the campaign. I have included below additional analysis on the current status of the governor's race. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Republican Party of Virginia. Sincerely, Kate Obenshain Griffin
Chairman
Republican Party of Virginia ******************************* Mason Dixon Poll - October 23, 2005
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Kilgore |
Kaine |
Potts |
Undecided |
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Shenandoah/Piedmont |
56% |
33% |
4% |
7% |
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Roanoke/Southwest |
47% |
37% |
4% |
12% |
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Lynchburg/Southside |
44% |
41% |
4% |
11% |
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Statewide |
44% |
42% |
5% |
9% |
Kilgore Dominating Kaine In Rural Virginia "Kilgore, a former attorney general, is ahead in the GOP's rural strongholds: Shenandoah/Piedmont, Lynchburg/Southside and Roanoke/Southwest." (Richmond Times Dispatch, 10/23/05) "In the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont region, which includes Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Kilgore holds his largest advantage as 56 percent back him, 33 percent support Kaine, 4 percent support Potts and 7 percent are undecided." (Daily Progress, 10/23/05) "Kilgore also leads in the Roanoke and Southwest Virginia region, where 47 percent back him, 37 percent support Kaine, 4 percent back Potts and 12 percent are undecided." (Daily Progress, 10/23/05) "Kilgore remains ahead in the Lynchburg and Southside region, where 44 percent support him to 41 percent for Kaine, 4 percent for Potts and 11 percent remain undecided." (Daily Progress, 10/23/05) Kilgore Tied With Kaine In Former Mayor's Home Region Of Richmond "Coker said the Richmond metro area could be the key battleground in the gubernatorial race ... Currently, Kaine and Kilgore are deadlocked with 43 percent of the vote in the Richmond area." (Lynchburg News & Advance, 10/23/05) Kaine's Smears On Kilgore BackfiringKaine Negative Ratings Doubled "The unfavorable name recognition for Kaine doubled in one month from 11 percent to 22 percent ..." (Daily Progress, 10/23/05) Election Will Hinge On Get Out The Vote Efforts! According to Larry Sabato, "Turnout and get-out-the-vote operations will make the difference." (Daily Progress, 10/23/05) " 'The only thing I take from this poll and the two previous ones is that the race is as tight as a tick,' said Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics." (Roanoke Times, 10/23/05)
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