STERLING, Va. (AP) - Joe Biden is working on a national campaign of his own, but he made time for a trip to Virginia to rally party activists two days before a pivotal state election.
On Sunday, the Democratic presidential hopeful and former vice president joined former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, local Democratic officeholders and party leaders on an outdoor stage in an office park in Sterling.
The Washington Post reports that Biden spoke of the importance of Virginia's election as a predictor of the 2020 presidential contest. He said: "As Virginia goes, so goes the nation."
Virginia Democrats are hoping to take majorities in the General Assembly. Republicans hold thin majorities of 51-48 in the House of Delegates and 20-19 in the Senate.
Pence
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence has made a campaign swing through Virginia to try to shore up support for Republicans as they try to maintain control of the state legislature in Tuesday's election.
Pence was surrounded by Republicans in a middle school gym Saturday.
The Washington Post reports a crowd of about 900 people chanted "USA!" and "Trump!"
Pence called Virginia's election and governor's races in Kentucky and Mississippi a referendum on the Trump administration. He said the administration has made the country stronger, safer and more prosperous.
Democrats predicted Pence's appearance will "be a huge help" to them in winning majorities in the House of Delegates and Senate. Voter unhappiness with Trump helped Democrats flip 15 House seats in 2017.
All 140 seats are on the ballot Tuesday.
