I commented on another blog that talk of how Byrne helps or hurts Kaine ignores the fact that voters can vote for one and not the other. Larry Sabato agrees:
“The running mates don’t matter that much. People vote for governor. Both parties have failed in the past when they try to link the whole ticket together. It just doesn’t work,” Sabato said. “I think both Kaine and Kilgore are both relatively relaxed. They know it doesn’t matter very much They sink or swim on their own with the exception of coattail.”
Turnout is even more important in NoVa. That’s where Byrne can help herself and Kaine.