sides. they could go for the tribalism and the cynicism or they could go towards pulling people together. i did speak to a number of voters throughout the morning about what they were hoping for from barack obama. i think that s exactly what they got. here s what they had to say. he was an extremely popular president, and of course, we know he s really popular in college campus areas like this. so, i think him just being here and his charisma and popularity will really help booth people s turnout to elections. obama coming out here will help get out the younger voters. and people who are still questioning the vote, hopefully will persuade them. reporter: the fact that barack obama was here in the first place is a big deal. he said he wasn t going to comment on every news story or endorse every candidate so the fact that he came here to virginia in-person to endorse and to support the former governor and what he hopes is the future governor, terry mcauliffe, is a big deal. voters