Webb, Weed rally support at U.Va.
2006-10-31
Source: The Cavalier Daily
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rss feedWith the senatorial midterm elections only a week away, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Jim Webb and other candidates visited the University yesterday in order to rally support from students and the local community.
University Democrats President Katie Cristol introduced State Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, the first speaker.
"I stand before you as the example that every vote counts," Deeds said in reference to 2005 Virginia Attorney General race where he lost by 323 votes, the closest margin in Virginia history. "This is a purple state. This is not a Republican state."
Deeds then introduced Democratic 5th District Congressional Candidate Al Weed, who spoke against the Bush administration and emphasized the importance to elect Democrats to the Congress.
"If we don't have a Congress that defends our Constitution in the same way that it defends our country, then it's time for change," Weed said.
Weed then introduced former Sen. Max Cleland, D-Ga.
"I'm here to say to you that the eyes of the world are on this ticket," Cleland said. "For the next week, people all over the world will be wondering where the citizens of Virginia stand."
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