Magox Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks as if they know that there is a distinct possibility that Creigh Deeds may lose the Virginia gubernatorial race. BO's handlers are so fixated on the image of success that they will throw one of their own under the bus just so that they can distance themselves from this possible failure so that the public doesn't see this as a referendum on his policies. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...ST2009102204765 Criticism by Obama aides exasperates Va. Democrats Deeds says he was unaware of conflicts over race strategy Virginia Democratic candidate R. Creigh Deeds said Friday that he was confused and frustrated by statements from senior aides to President Obama that Deeds had rejected their advice in running his campaign for governor as some state party activists denounced what they saw as a betrayal by advisers to a president they helped elect a year ago. Deeds said he was puzzled by the comments from unnamed Obama administration officials who said that he had virtually no chance to defeat Republican Robert F. McDonnell and that such a loss would reflect on Deeds's failings rather than on Obama's popularity. They said that Deeds, who has been trailing in the polls, coordinated poorly with the White House and failed to adequately reach out to the constituencies that helped Obama become the first Democrat in 40 years to win Virginia. "It is frustrating to read, because that's not what we've been hearing from anybody over there," Deeds said. "I'm just not sure where the talk is coming from. It just doesn't make sense. . . . There's been no disagreements between us of which I'm aware." The Democratic National Committee, under the leadership of Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D), has invested heavily in the race, and Obama will rally with Deeds in Norfolk on Tuesday. Kaine called the remarks "not helpful." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Wapo backs Deeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Then why is Obama coming here next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Then why is Obama coming here next week? because he already made the commitment DUHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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