Brian Moran Takes the Lead Over Terry McAuliffe in Virginia

Big news: A new Public Policy Polling poll today shows Brian Moran leading the Democratic primary race for Governor in Virginia. That's despite McAuliffe spending a half million dollars, hiring 100 staffers and calling me an 'ass.'

What this poll shows is that despite how much McAuliffe thinks this race is all about the money, in Virginia money isn't everything.

This race is really simple - do Virginia voters want to continue to follow the leadership of Tim Kaine, Mark Warner and Barack Obama - a leadership based on grassroots support from the bottom-up - or will Virginia be dominated by big-money politics and the people who raise it.

But, even though we got good news today, we still have a lot of work left to do. Terry McAuliffe has millions more to spend. And, he'll take it from anyone. Just last week, he raised money at a fundraiser hosted by a Republican lobbyist I debated who insisted on using the phrase "Barack Hussein Obama."

That's why all of us need to pitch in and do everything we can for Brian Moran. The first quarter deadline is today, I just gave my money and I hope all of you will consider a donation as well.

Click here to give what you can today.

The poll details:
Brian Moran: 22%
Terry McAuliffe: 18%
Creigh Deeds: 15%

• As many people like Terry as dislike Terry. McAuliffe's has 32% positive/29% negative while Brian is seen favorably by 34% and unfavorably by only 15% of Democratic primary voters.

From: Public Policy Polling

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Comments

[FanofPaine]

I'm not voting for Terry McAuliffe. Can't stand the man at all, but I'm not convinced that Brian Moran is the right guy, either. You'd do better for Virginians and Brian Moran by explaining why Brian Moran is the right guy for the job, instead of decrying money and then asking for it (you do realize that's a bit...hypo­critical? accidently ironic? kinda silly?).

[historymatters]

I'm not a McAuliffe fan. The DNC under his leadership was absolutely moribund. Not interested in seeing what he could do to Virginia if put in charge.

And I haven't taken time to research McAuliffe's background, but does anybody know if this man has ever had a real job? I mean one that required searching want ads, going to interviews, getting a job offer based on his qualifications rather than who he raised money for, and then going to work everyday like the vast majority of working Americans? Or is he a lifetime Beltway insider?

I'm gonna have to check out Mr. Moran, see what he's got to offer instead.

[sector1463]

Show me anything that Brian Moran has done that hasn't been because he is Jim Moran's little brother. He lived in Arlington until Bernie Cohen announced his retirement from the House of Delegates. He moved to Alexandria, Jim's base of power, to run for that seat. He won because of Jim's arm twisting local Democrats to give it to him. Brian Moran may be a great pol, but he is just as in debt to others as Terry McAuliffe is for his political life. I have yet to hear where they differ on issues.

One thing that McAuliffe can bring to Virginia's Democratic Party is MONEY to defeat the Republicans in the Senate and the House. I don't see that coming from Moran. No matter what happens, McAuliffe needs to be given a very active place in the commonwealth's party. The Republicans are in the majority in both of our houses.

[dexxjones]

this is very good news. while i am not quite as angry with hillary was i was, i am absolutely enraged at certain "legacy" democrats who shoudl have been sent packing long ago.

[BoVandy]

By the way, you do see the irony in saying money doesn't win in Virginia politics, and then asking for money right?

[ElTommo]

i lol'd