Redskins donate $50,000 to McDonnell

Since they have struggled on the field, the Washington Redskins are looking to get behind a winner any way they can.

The NFL franchise donated $50,000 to Virginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell (R), who holds a high-single digit lead over his opponent Creigh Deeds (D), according to a Washington Post report. 

The Post's decision to endorse Deeds, however, has given the Democratic candidate a boost.

Just two weeks ago, McDonnell held Redskins-themed campaign events likely designed to woo voters in the D.C. suburbs of Northern Virginia. The region is a left-leaning area of the state where McDonnell's social conservatism might cost him votes in November's election.

The $50,000 donation made the Redskins one of McDonnell's largest contributors.

The Redskins have a 2-4 record this year, including three losses to previously winless opponents (excluding their opening week loss to the New York Giants).

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