Creigh Deeds, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia, has a new radio ad using audio of President Obama at a campaign rally for him a few weeks ago, targeted at black radio media markets.
To listen to the ad, click here.
Recent polling has shown that Deeds is having a big problem from Democratic-leaning voters being less motivated and less likely to vote, which is contributing to his deficit against Republican nominee Bob McDonnell. For example, the recent survey from Public Policy Polling (D) had African-Americans making up only 16% of respondents, compared to 20% in the 2008 exit poll, when Barack Obama carried the state.
As such, an appeal to the Democratic base could make some sense, to get some of those voters re-energized. The question for Deeds is whether it will work sufficiently, and if he can successfully mobilize other Democrats and swing voters in time for November.
