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Bush, Obama to campaign in Virginia gubernatorial race - media
The last two presidents will campaign on behalf of their respective party nominees in Virginia’s gubernatorial race this month. The result in this swing state, with its liberal north and conservative south, could be a verdict on Trump’s presidency.
Former President George W. Bush will hold a fundraising for Gillespie, the Republican nominee, on October 16 in Richmond and Alexandria. Invitations for the event range from $150 for general admission to the reception to $100,000, which includes a photo with Bush and two tickets to a private reception, according to The Hill.
Former President Barack Obama will stump for Northam, the Democratic nominee. He will hold public events with Northam. Details are still being worked out, a spokesman for Obama said.
A new Washington Post/Schar School poll released Thursday showed Lt. Governor Ralph Northam (D) leading Ed Gillespie (R) 53 percent to 40 percent among likely voters, according to WTOP.
Gillespie and Northam are considered centrists. When violence broke last month in Charlottesville, both men denounced the racists and neo-Nazis who paraded through the streets.
