RICHMOND, VA - NOVEMBER 03: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds hugs a supporter after addressing Virginia Democrats 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 a supporter after addressing Virginia Democrats 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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  3. A huge crowd gathers outside offices of Garden State Equality, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., before walking to the New Jersey Statehouse to lobby for passage of a bill legalizing gay marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in the wings to take over as New Jersey's first Republican governor in a dozen years, Democrats know time is short to push through a social agenda in the Legislature that includes legalizing gay marriage and the use of marijuana for chronic medical conditions.
  4. Steven Goldstein of Garden State Equality walks with supporters Marsha Shapiro, left, and Louise Walpin, right, as they lead a large group into the New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., to lobby for proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in the wings to take over as New Jersey's first Republican governor in a dozen years, Democrats know time is short to push through a social agenda in the Legislature that includes legalizing gay marriage and the use of marijuana for chronic medical conditions.
  5. Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Steven Vanackere of the Flemish Christian Democrat party (CD&V) attends an interview after a meeting with former Prime Minister Wilfried Martens in Brussels November 22, 2009. Martens was asked on Friday by King Albert II to lead negotiations aimed at facilitating the replacement of Herman Van Rompuy as Prime Minister. Van Rompuy was elected Thursday EU Council President.
  6. Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Steven Vanackere of the Flemish Christian Democrat party (CD&V) attends an interview after a meeting with former Prime Minister Wilfried Martens in Brussels November 22, 2009. Martens was asked on Friday by King Albert II to lead negotiations aimed at facilitating the replacement of Herman Van Rompuy as Prime Minister. Van Rompuy was elected Thursday EU Council President.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. RICHMOND, VA - NOVEMBER 03: Governor-elect Bob McDonnell (R) of Virginia and his wife Maureen McDonnell greet the crowd at his victory party on November 3, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. McDonnell beat out Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds in Virginia's gubernatorial race today.
  12. RICHMOND, VA - NOVEMBER 03: Republican Lieutenant Governor-elect Bill Bolling of Virginia speaks during a victory party for Governor-elect Bob McDonnell of Virginia on November 3, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. McDonnell beat out Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds in Virginia's gubernatorial race today.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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