President Obama and Governor Tim Kaine brought together thousands of enthusiastic followers at a rally for Senator Creigh Deeds today that also featured the entire Democratic statewide ticket and some welcome additional fire from Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-03). Kaine, visibly tired, held a pre-rally reception with Deeds at the venue.

Crowds began gathering at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion University just after noon for the 4PM event. They included a few tea party demonstrators who lined Hampton Boulevard in front of the Center carrying placards and signature Gadsden flags.