Creigh Deeds has fired the first salvo in the 2009 gubernatorial race on the Democratic side.
The email I received on this is below the fold.
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| Dear Friends,
Under the leadership of Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, we have experienced significant progress in the last few years. Because of their optimistic, commonsense approach to solving problems, we have all been proud to call Virginia our home. Today I’m announcing my campaign for Governor to continue that tradition of moving Virginia forward.Please visit my new website at www.DeedsforVirginia.com to view my announcement video and join my campaign.
The election for Governor in 2009 will offer every Virginian a choice: do we continue and build upon the work of Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, or do we chart a different course that embraces the attack politics and policies of George W. Bush’s wing of the Republican Party? I believe that Warner-Kaine approach is the better way to keep Virginia the best place to live, work and raise a family. And, that better way is how I will lead us forward if given the privilege to serve as your next Governor. For me, it’s about creating opportunity in every corner of Virginia: building a modern transportation system that moves our state and our economy forward, creating a research-based economy that develops new sources of alternative energy by investing in our colleges and universities, and retooling our community college system so we can train for the jobs of the 21st century. I invite you to please join me. Very Truly Yours,
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| Paid for by Deeds for Virginia and Authorized by R. Creigh Deeds |
PO Box 533
Richmond, VA 23218
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 
Interesting that the email address I rec’d the announcement at was the one I gave to Equality Virginia.
Interesting, indeed. Wonder how that happened?
Sen. Deeds is a good candidate. I wonder if he’ll get another shot at the AG?
McDonnell has said repeatedly that he’s in the race for governor in 2009 regardless of who else jumps in. Of course, if George Allen gets in the race, McDonnell may not be able to beat him in a primary. And Creigh has to get past Brian Moran. So while it could happen, at this point it’s hard to say.