Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds, left, and Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate ahead in the polls, right, talk prior to the start of a televised debate sponsored by AARP. The race is considered a crucial post-electoral test of the popularity of Obama's policies including health care.

First published in the October 12, 2009, 9:41 p.m. edition

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