Rain Doesn't Dampen Enthusiasm as CWAers Knock on Doors for Deeds

Democrat Creigh Deeds spoke to union activists in northern Virginia before they started labor walks last weekend. Below,former President Bill Clinton joins a Deeds rally.

Cold temperatures and pouring rain didn't stop CWA members from turning out in force last weekend to knock on doors for Creigh Deeds, Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor.

Early Saturday, Deeds visited the Northern Virginia Central Labor Council office and thanked volunteers from CWA and other unions before they headed out for labor walks. CWA members throughout the state participated in labor walks in their own communities; the walks are continuing every weekend until Nov. 3.

CWA members also are making phone calls to every CWA home to remind voters what's at stake. Deeds' Republican opponent, Bob McDonnell, and the GOP candidate for attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, are extreme anti-worker candidates. Cuccinelli has said that if elected he will not enforce collective bargaining laws.

Deeds got a big boost this week with a strong endorsement from The Washington Post and an appearance by former President Bill Clinton at a campaign rally. President Obama's support ad is up on YouTube.