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11/3/2009, by Proloy Bhatta
Barack Obama won Virginia in 2008 by 6% but the Republican candidate in today's Governor election has won by a whopping twenty-something percent.
To preface the results of the exit polls, a 56% majority of voters stated that Barack Obama was not a factor in their choice.
| Was one reason for your vote for governor today: | McDonnell | Deeds |
| To express support for Barack Obama (18%) | 6% | 93% |
| To express opposition to Barack Obama (24%) | 97% | 3% |
| Barack Obama was not a factor (56%) | 55% | 44% |
If only those that voted today were the ones that voted in 2008, McCain would have won -- 50 to 44. 12% of Obama voters, switched over to McDonnell.
| In the 2008 election for president, did you vote for: | McDonnell | Deeds |
| Barack Obama (Dem) (44%) | 12% | 88% |
| John McCain (Rep) (50%) | 95% | 5% |
| Someone else (2%) | - | - |
| Did not vote (2%) | - | - |
Approval of Obama's job as president was split but 20% of those that approved of his job performance voted for McDonnell.
| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president? | McDonnell | Deeds |
| Approve (49%) | 20% | 80% |
| Disapprove (50%) | 94% | 5% |
On the issues, the Republican candidate won on the economy and on taxes. 47% of voters stated that the economy/jobs was the most important issue that mattered most when making their decision. The Democrat, Deeds won on health care and transportation.
| Which ONE issue mattered most in deciding how you voted for governor today? (CHECK ONLY ONE) | McDonnell | Deeds |
| Health care (25%) | 48% | 52% |
| Economy/Jobs (47%) | 57% | 43% |
| Transportation (7%) | 35% | 65% |
| Taxes (15%) | 84% | 16% |
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