In the past few weeks, the Washington Post and Rasmussen Reports polls have shown jumps in Bob McDonnell's lead over Creigh Deeds. For Democrats, the race went from toss-up to throw-up when you read it.
If the knives weren't out questioning Deeds last week, they sure will be now. Lots of targets to mine.
1. Could McAuliffe or Moran have done better? Especially McAuliffe, the spring-time leader in the primary contest.
2. Did Deeds distance himself too much from Obama?
3. Did Obama's governing knock the hope out of Deeds' campaign?
4. Do voters really care about Pat Robertson anymore?
5. Does Mark Warner elect more Democrats or just Mark Warner?
6. Could the Democrats' excitement over a historic presidential candidate in 2008 really translate into more than just a one-shot victory?
7. Do Democrats go hard negative the next few weeks, or try to salvage the race some other way?
8. Will Deeds' campaign consultants work anywhere again? We know the answer to that is yes. It's poor Deeds who becomes the unloved and blamed candidate.
No comments:
Post a Comment