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Deeds memo damning in hindsight
politico.com - 20 days ago
Deeds memo damning in hindsight
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After the primary, Petts sent Deeds a memo laying out the strategy for him to win the general election.

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Taegan Goddard's Political Wire:  Anatomy of a Blowout

The Political Carnival:  Dep't. of Bad Advice -Memo to Deeds: To win, be wary of Obama, Kaine

Blue Virginia:  New Poll: Large Majority of Obama '08 VA Voters Who Did Not Vote in '09 Thought Creigh Deeds "Not Progressive Enough"

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Anatomy of a Blowout
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — ... obtained by Politico: "Go negative on the Republican nominee, capitalize on his natural advantage with independents, and be wary of two fellow Democrats -- incumbent Gov. Tim Kaine and President Barack Obama." ...

Dep't. of Bad Advice -Memo to Deeds: To win, be wary of Obama, Kaine
The Political Carnival — ... obtained by Politico: "Go negative on the Republican nominee, capitalize on his natural advantage with independents, and be wary of two fellow Democrats -- incumbent Gov. Tim Kaine and President Barack Obama." ...

New Poll: Large Majority of Obama '08 VA Voters Who Did Not Vote in '09 Thought Creigh Deeds "Not Progressive Enough"
Blue Virginia — ... *"64% of Democratic Obama voters and 58% of Independent Obama voters said Deeds was 'not progressive enough' compared to only 8% of Democrats and 16% of Independent Obama voters who said he was 'too far to the left.'" But, but, but...Deeds' pollster David Petts said it was all about running away from Obama and national Democratic policies. Duhhhhhhhhh. ...

Whipple Clip Dozen: Sunday Morning
Blue Virginia — Thanks to Tom Whipple for the Sunday morning "Whipple Clips." I'm providing a "baker's dozen" today, to go with your bagels and/or donuts. Enjoy! :) 1. WEAKENED VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS SEEK STRATEGY FOR COMEBACK 2. REPUBLICANS STILL HARD-PRESSED FOR MINORITY SUPPORT 3. OBSTACLES AWAIT MCDONNELL ADMINISTRATION 4. DEEDS MEMO DAMNING IN HINDSIGHT 5. VA. UNLIKELY TO PUT CHARTER SCHOOLS ON FAST TRACK 7. TWO VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS VOTE AGAINST HEALTH BILL 10. KAINE APPOINTS COMMITTEE FOR 2010 CENSUS 13. FIRST THINGS FIRST ...

Funniest, Most Ridiculous, Dumbest Quotes of the 2009 Campaign
Blue Virginia — ... Finally, one of my favorite, ridiculous Creigh Deeds quotes was "Boys, you plan your work and you work your plan." And "boy" did Deeds do that in the general election. Except it was David Petts' plan, and it was utterly moronic. ...

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