De huidige Democratische gouverneur van Virginia en tevens voorzitter van de landelijke Democratische partij, de Democratic National Committee (DNC), Tim Kaine, belde afgelopen week Creigh Deeds op om hem te feliciteren met het winnen van de Democratische voorverkiezing voor het gouverneurschap. De strijd was spannend en er deden drie kandidaten mee. Deeds versloeg Terry McAuliffe, voormalige campagnestrateeg voor de Clinton’s en Brian Moran met een ruime voorsprong. Kaine zei in een verklaring: “Today, we were fortunate to have had three excellent candidates who waged hard-fought campaigns. Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe, and Brian Moran each made phenomenal efforts in their quest to represent the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, in this race, as in every election, only one person can claim victory.”

“The election of Senator Deeds tonight as the 2009 Democratic nominee for governor is an incredible victory for Virginia—and its citizens. Senator Deeds’ victory is a clear signal Virginians want to keep our state moving forward, and I am pleased to extend my congratulations to my friend and colleague on this critical accomplishment”, aldus Kaine. “As Virginia continues to weather the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, we need elected leaders with the savvy and the courage to make the tough decisions to get our economy back on track. I’ve worked closely with Senator Deeds over the years and I am confident he will do what’s right for our communities and our Commonwealth”, aldus de voorzitter van de DNC. “I know from experience that Virginia is a place where Democrats have won—and will continue to win—because we take a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to politics and governing, instead of an ideological one. We’re known for being problem-solvers and unifiers and we pursue policies that work for Virginia families.” Deeds moet het nu opnemen tegen de Republikein Bob McDonnell, de voormalige aanklager van de staat.