State Senator Creigh Deeds has taken the lead in the race to become the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, at least according to two recent polls noted by MSNBC.
A new Suffolk University survey has Deeds at 29%, ex-DNC chair Terry McAuliffe 26% and former state Del. Brian Moran at 23%. The Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll has Deeds at 30%, Moran in second place at 27% and McAuliffe is in third at 26%. The latter poll is a particular surprise considering that McAuliffe has poured the most resources by far into the race.
What continues to hurt McAuliffe though is the voter perception that he is not a real Virginian and is simply trying to use national connections and money to by the race. Deeds, the only candidate not actually based in Northern Virginia, has gained some standing in the region since being endorsed by the Washington Post.
Voting in the Democratic primary will take place this Tuesday, June 9 with the winner to face Republican nominee Bob McDonnell in November.
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