So, let’s see if the White House political team and the DNC can turn out the huge numbers of African Americans and young people who came out in the 5th CD to vote for Obama in 2008. If they can, Perriello will win. If they can’t do that…well, it could be tough.
UPDATE: Added bonus, after the “flip” see the video of Perriello’s opponent, Robert Hurt, chewing his food. 😉
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