The New Media Journal | White House Distancing Itself from Vulnerable Democrats: "The White House is stepping back from lending its heft to a bellwether gubernatorial race in Virginia, party strategists say, seeking to conserve its political capital and avoid close association with a candidate who might lose.
The November vote in Virginia, as well as one in New Jersey, is an early indicator of Democrats' likely fortunes in the 2010 gubernatorial and congressional elections. Virginia is a particular testing ground for Democrats -- President Barack Obama was the first Democratic candidate for president in four decades to win the state.
After one appearance earlier this year, Mr. Obama hasn't committed to any further engagements in the state, despite repeated requests by the campaign of Virginia state Senator Creigh Deeds. Mr. Obama will make a second appearance on behalf of New Jersey Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine, on a date yet to be announced.
'They're looking at movement in the polls and calculating how far out in this race they want to see the president go,' said a Democratic strategist involved in both races. 'In New Jersey the path to victory is a little clearer, but I think in both cases they're making the calculation on how much of the win or the loss are they willing to own.'
The White House says it remains supportive of Mr. Deeds. This week, Vice President Joe Biden will appear at fund-raisers on behalf of both Messrs. Deeds and Corzine."
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