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Final push in Va. race for governor

Thousands of campaign staffers and volunteers fan out across the state, knocking on doors and making phone calls to urge that voters go to the polls Tuesday and cast a ballot for Republican Robert F. McDonnell or Democrat R. Creigh Deeds in the closely watched race for Virginia governor.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, in doorway, as he arrives for a rally at his Alexandria headquarters.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, in doorway, as he arrives for a rally at his Alexandria headquarters.

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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell stands along side of Lt. Governor candidate Bill Bolling (left) and his wife Maureen (right) and daughter Cailin during a rally at his Alexandria headquarters.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell stands along side of Lt. Governor candidate Bill Bolling (left) and his wife Maureen (right) and daughter Cailin during a rally at his Alexandria headquarters.

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McDonnell's supporters gather outside his headquarters office one day prior to the election.

McDonnell's supporters gather outside his headquarters office one day prior to the election.

Gerald Martineau-The Washington Post

McDonnell speaks during a rally at his Alexandria headquarters. Standing behind him are (left to right): Atty. General candidate Ken Cuccinelli, McDonell's daughter Jeanine, his wife Maureen, and daughter Cailin.

McDonnell speaks during a rally at his Alexandria headquarters. Standing behind him are (left to right): Atty. General candidate Ken Cuccinelli, McDonell's daughter Jeanine, his wife Maureen, and daughter Cailin.

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At the end of the rally, McDonnell reaches out to shake the hands of his supporters.

At the end of the rally, McDonnell reaches out to shake the hands of his supporters.

Gerald Martineau-The Washington Post

Several dogs were brought to the rally to show their support for Bob McDonnell.

Several dogs were brought to the rally to show their support for Bob McDonnell.

Gerald Martineau-The Washington Post

Virginia gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds speaks to the local media after a rally at his campaign office Sunday in Chesapeake, Va.

Virginia gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds speaks to the local media after a rally at his campaign office Sunday in Chesapeake, Va.

By Jason Hirschfeld/Associated Press

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell waves to supporters outside his campaign headquarters Sunday in Chesapeake, Va.

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell waves to supporters outside his campaign headquarters Sunday in Chesapeake, Va.

By Jason Hirschfeld/Associated Press

Bob McDonnell holds a rally for his gubernatorial campaign in Springfield. Republicans say they have embarked on their largest-ever get-out-the-vote program in Virginia.

Bob McDonnell holds a rally for his gubernatorial campaign in Springfield. Republicans say they have embarked on their largest-ever get-out-the-vote program in Virginia.

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McDonnell prepares to deliver remarks. His supporters say they phoned nearly 2.5 million residents since April and knocked on more than half a million doors.

McDonnell prepares to deliver remarks. His supporters say they phoned nearly 2.5 million residents since April and knocked on more than half a million doors.

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McDonnell hands off a squirming Jude Callahan, 16 months, to his father Dan Callahan while greeting supporters after the rally.

McDonnell hands off a squirming Jude Callahan, 16 months, to his father Dan Callahan while greeting supporters after the rally.

Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post

Ken Cuccinelli, a candidate for attorney general, brandishes a broom with a mash-up of the three candidates names.

Ken Cuccinelli, a candidate for attorney general, brandishes a broom with a mash-up of the three candidates names.

Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post

Creigh Deeds makes a campaign stop in Kingstowne center with his running mates and Virginia officials. Democrats, down in every poll since June, are staging a last-ditch effort to energize voters.

Creigh Deeds makes a campaign stop in Kingstowne center with his running mates and Virginia officials. Democrats, down in every poll since June, are staging a last-ditch effort to energize voters.

Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post

Deeds supporters say they expect to contact 620,000 Virginians -- most of them voters who registered last year to back Barack Obama's presidential campaign -- 14 times in the final two weeks of the campaign.

Deeds supporters say they expect to contact 620,000 Virginians -- most of them voters who registered last year to back Barack Obama's presidential campaign -- 14 times in the final two weeks of the campaign.

Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post

Deeds greets supporters as he arrives at a restaurant rally. Deeds stumped at several events in southwest Virginia with U.S. Sen. James Webb (D-Va.) and Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, who is chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Deeds greets supporters as he arrives at a restaurant rally. Deeds stumped at several events in southwest Virginia with U.S. Sen. James Webb (D-Va.) and Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, who is chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post

"We've got four days, and this race is ours to win," Deeds said. Both candidates spent Saturday evening at a Halloween parade in Leesburg.

"We've got four days, and this race is ours to win," Deeds said. Both candidates spent Saturday evening at a Halloween parade in Leesburg.

Bill O'Leary-The Washington Post

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This Story It all comes down to getting out the vote Article \| Thousands of campaign staffers and volunteers fanned out across the state Saturday, knocking on doors and making phone calls to urge that voters go to the polls Tuesday and cast a ballot for Republican Robert F. McDonnell or Democrat R. Creigh Deeds in the closely watched race for Virginia governor. Final push in Va. race for governor This Story Contests serve as warning to Democrats: It's not 2008 anymore Article \| Off-year elections can be notoriously unreliable as predictors of the future, but as a window on how the political landscape may have changed in the year since President Obama won the White House, Tuesday's Republican victories in Virginia and New Jersey delivered clear warnings for the Democrats. ELECTION '09: GOP reclaims Virginia ATTORNEY GENERAL: Cuccinelli's sound win rounds out GOP sweep Lieutenant governor: Bolling defeats Wagner, holds on to No. 2 post Now, the hard part: Continuing to straddle the center and the right NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Strategy proves critical in quest for suburban votes LOCAL VA. RACES: Fairfax backs school bonds; Fisette reelected in Arlington KAINE'S LEGACY: Governor's agenda flagging, but not ratings Virginia elects a new governor : Election 2009: Va. and N.J. governor races, Va. attorney general race, NY-23, gay marriage in Maine, More Raw video: Va. Gov. candidate McDonnell votes Northern Virginia voters hit the polls early Full coverage: Virginia and Maryland elections 2009 8 things: A poll watcher's guide to the Virginia election Political geography: The Virginia governor's race Final push in Va. race for governor Virginia exit poll		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace del.icio.us NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this gallery		More on washingtonpost.com • More Photo News » washingtonpost.com
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