Gary West, the Democratic candidate in the 94th district, released memo (pdf) summarizing the results of his recent polling. The pollster, Myers Research & Strategic Services, makes an interesting point about Gary’s appeal to independent voters:
While both West and Oder receive solid support from their respective partisan bases, a majority of independent voters are not convinced that the incumbent deserves to be sent back to Richmond. With concerns that align more closely with Democrats, independent voters will likely respond positively to West’s practical, solutions based messaging.
Of course, in order to get that message out, you know what Gary needs, right? Time, money and people, the three keys to any successful campaign. I attended Gary’s office opening last night and there were a lot of people there and lots of energy. Folks were signing up to volunteer and taking yard signs as they left. But there are never enough volunteers, so head over to Gary’s website and sign up to help.
Can’t get to Newport News? Then you already know how to help 😉 Volunteer with your wallet!
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 
I live in the 94th House District. I’ve only had two candidates come to my door in the past 30-years. John Miller and Gary West. Never seen Oder! I do know that Oder claims he’s fighting payday lenders but one check of vpap.org or the sbe site and you can see that he’s taken thousands in campaign contributions from them! Hard to believe he’s “fighting them” while he’s taking money from them. I will volunteer and contribute to Gary West. He’s shown me more in a few months, than Glenn Oder has in 7-years!