DNC to steer extra $1 million into Deeds campaign

The Democratic National Committee today will give an additional $1 million to R. Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor.

The additional funding comes at a pivotal time for Deeds, who is seeking to boost his fundraising to make a late advertising push.

The DNC previously has contributed $5 million to Deeds, who is in a tight race with Bob McDonnell, the Republican nominee.

The Republican National Committee has said it is committed to spending $7 million on the Virginia race, one of two contests for governor this year.

In addition to the advertising push, the candidates are jockeying to win a battle of perception. On Oct. 15 they will file campaign finance reports covering their September fundraising.

Through Aug. 31, McDonnell had $5.8 million in cash on hand, to Deeds’ $4.4 million. McDonnell had raised a total of $13.6 million to Deeds’ $9.6 million.