‘Don’t sit this one out’: Obama stumps for Virginia governor candidate Terry McAuliffe

Former president warns against complacency in blue' state amid race seen as indicator of Democrats' congressional hopes

Barack Obama vehemently warned Virginia voters on Saturday against any complacency that what was now a blue" state would stay that way, as he spoke at a rally to support Terry McAuliffe in the tightening race for governor.

The former president urged supporters to turn out, despite this being an off-year election, in order to keep Democrats in control of not just the state but ultimately the nation.