RICHMOND, VA - NOVEMBER 03:  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds hugs his son Gus as daughters Susannah (L) and Amanda look on following a speech to supporters gathered on election night November 3, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia voters elected Deeds' Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell, by a decisive margin, reversing eight  years of Democratic control. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

RICHMOND, VA - NOVEMBER 03: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds hugs his son Gus as daughters Susannah (L) and Amanda look on following a speech to supporters gathered on election night November 3, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia voters elected Deeds' Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell, by a decisive margin, reversing eight years of Democratic control.