Campaign update: McDonnell leads big, fundraisng assists all around

Vice President Biden adds Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to his fundraising schedule.

A Christopher Newport University poll has GOPer Bob McDonnell leading Democrat Creigh Deeds 45-31 in Virginia’s gubernatorial race.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) leads primary challenger and state Comptroller Dan Hynes 34-17 in a new poll from Southern Illinois University.

Minnesota state Sen. Terri Bonoff, who lost the Democratic nomination in the 3rd congressional district last year, is considering another run against Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.).

New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is making a play to appear on “Saturday Night Live,” which has lampooned him on several occasions. But he also takes a shot at the program, suggesting its glory days have passed.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a potential 2012 Republican presidential contender, will raise money for New Jersey GOP governor candidate Chris Christie. 

Questioning Christie’s campaign.

A doctor who was challenging Rep. Suzanne Kosmas (D-Fla.) will switch to the race against Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.), who has yet to draw an established GOP opponent, despite his recent comments sharply critical of the opposing party.

Former Oklahoma University football and NFL coach Barry Switzer will raise money for Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R).

Dick Armey will join other conservatives bucking GOPer Dede Scozzafava when he campaigns for Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in the New York special election.