ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (L) stands with his wife Maureen McDonnell during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (L) stands with his wife Maureen McDonnell during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.

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  1. ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (R) stands with Virginia Republican attorney general candidate Ken Cuccinelli during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.
  2. ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (R) greets supporters during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.
  3. ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Jeanine McDonnell (R) introduces her father Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (L) while her her mother Maureen McDonnell (C) looks on during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.
  4. ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (R) greets supporters during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.
  5. ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Jeanine McDonnell (R) introduces her father Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell (L) while her her mother Maureen McDonnell (C) looks on during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.
  6. ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 02: Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell speaks during a campaign rally on November 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Virginia. Recent polls show McDonnell leading Virginia's gubernatorial race against Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds.
  7. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  8. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a microphone attached to his tie before addressing a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  9. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  10. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  11. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  12. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  13. NORFOLK, VA - OCTOBER 27: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) campaigns for Virginia Democratic candidate for Governor, Creigh Deeds (R), at Old Dominon University on October 27, 2009 in Norfolk, Virginia. Recent polls show Deeds trailing his Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell.
  14. NORFOLK, VA - OCTOBER 27: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) campaigns for Virginia Democratic candidate for Governor, Creigh Deeds (R), with Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (L) during a campaign appearance at Old Dominon University on October 27, 2009 in Norfolk, Virginia. Recent polls show Deeds trailing his Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell.
  15. President Barack Obama, center, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds, right, and Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, left, wave to the crowd during a rally for Deeds in Norfolk, Va., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009.
  16. 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.

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