1 3 <p><a href="http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_VA_707.pdf">According to a new Public Policy Polling survey, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds has fallen behind his Republican challenger, Bob McDonnell</a>. The GOP candidate now holds a 49% to 43% lead in this fall's race. As PPP notes: "We're detecting little interest in the race right now from black voters or young voters, both groups that were overwhelmingly supportive of Barack Obama and key to his success in the state last year. We currently project black turnout at 16% of the electorate, down from 20% last year, and voters under 30 at 8%, down from 21% last year. Getting those groups excited about his candidacy and out to the polls will be key to Deeds' prospects."</p> Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack 2009-07-07T11:53:22-04:00 996 false true 2009-07-08T09:48:34-04:00 2009-07-08T09:48:34-04:00