More bad news for Creigh Deeds (D) came this afternoon as the gubernatorial candidates in Virginia released their fundraising totals. Deeds has been trailing in polls to Bob McDonnell (R) all summer and as the campaign enters its final 20 days, fundraising totals show Deeds raised less, and has less to spend in the sprint to the finish line.

Deeds raised $3.5 million in the last fundraising quarter, and has just over $2.7 million on hand to spend between now and Nov. 3. McDonnell leads him on both scores. The Republican raised $3.8 million in the quarter and McDonnell campaign bragged about the $4.5 million that remains in its war chest.

McDonnell manager Phil Cox, from today's fundraising release:

"With three weeks left in the race we have great momentum and the resources we need to continue to get Bob McDonnell's new ideas and positive vision out to voters across the state. As every poll demonstrates, Bob McDonnell's positive campaign and innovative solutions to key challenges facing our state are resonating with Virginians. "