turn around an economy. growth rate hasn't kept up with the rest of the country according to the president. is ed gillespie making the best case for this or has northam championed this message. >> if you look at what gillespie is talking about improving the economy, northam didn't attend most of the meetings when he was lieutenant governor for economic development. that tells you a lot. i worked for a governor -- two governors in indiana and jobs, economic growth are a top priority. for virginians you have to look. other states are competing against them for jobs. you want someone who will go to bat for you, for the commonwealth because you are facing a lot of competition out there from other republican governors. >> sandra: we talked about what is at stake for republicans and the president's influence in this race. what's at stake for democrats. the hill put out a piece this morning, a must-win for democrats in virginia giving