VA-Gov: Who knew?

Well, will.i.am - a prominent Obama surrogate and Democratic activist, in addition to being a famous hip-hop artist and actor - will now campaigning with former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe, one of the most prominent surrogates for Obama's former rival, now Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

What a difference a year makes!

"Terry is my good friend and my closest political mentor," said will.i.am. "He will be a great governor because of his passion to help people and his understanding of the grassroots community. I look forward to joining him on the campaign trail."

As Chairman of the DNC, McAuliffe partnered with the long-time Democratic activist to encourage youth voters to register, volunteer, and go to the polls. In 2005, McAuliffe served as chair of the Rock the Vote Awards in Washington, DC, where he honored both will.i.am and Barack Obama. Last year, will.i.am was a dedicated supporter of President Obama, producing the internet sensations "Yes We Can" and "We are the Ones," and advocating for his campaign.

McAuliffe and will.i.am apparently go back several years. The artist's support, along with that of former President Clinton, certainly gives McAuliffe a considerable degree of star power as the campaign rolls into its final weeks.

Primary day is June 9.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/5/4/727723/-VA-Gov:-Who-knew-

Tough to be a Moran.

Voting for Deeds myself.

Oh boy.