Led by Governor Kaine and Delegate Brian Moran (and joined by Governor Warner tomorrow) the Virginia Democratic leadership is flooding the zone in Hampton Roads to lend support to a surprisingly strong showing in an area that had become a reliable Republican stronghold during the last decade. But the overwhelmingly positive reaction by constituents when the Governor, Delegate Paula Miller (87th), and Senate (6th) candidate Dr. Ralph Northam joined the canvassing effort by going door to door in Norfolk may be the bellwether for the region.This was only one of many stops for the Governor in Hampton Roads today. Earlier in the day, he met with voters in Newport News and then joined Senate candidate John Miller (1st) at an education campaign stop. In Virginia Beach Delegate Brian Moran (who has become a Democratic campaign stalwart in the region) joined him to thank the volunteers who have provided the energy and enthusiasm for the contests in the 21st, 82nd, and 83rd House Districts waged by Democratic candidates Bobby Mathieson, Bob MacIver, and Joe Bouchard. Before the formal introductions and speeches, they all took time to mix with and encourage supporters who are gearing up for the final push.
Right - Governor Kaine chats with Virginia Beach Democrats just after his arrival in Virginia Beach.
Left - Bobby Mathieson is flanked by Delegate Moran and Governor Kaine. Joe Bouchard stands with the Governor.
Later Governor Kaine will speak at the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. And, tomorrow he is joined by the next junior Senator from Virginia, Governor Mark Warner as they urge on voters at a 5PM rally at the Webb Center on the Old Dominion University campus.
Cross posted at VBDems.org - Blogging our way to Democratic wins in Virginia Beach! Go RK!
We are counting on you guys down in Hampton Roads to help us pick up a few seats in each chamber! I sure hope it pans out down there and up here, and the whole state will be better off for it!
What are we to do with you VJP!!!!! :~)