I suppose one reason Obama may be doing better in VA is that its economy is one of the top 2-3 states in the country.
it's the states with the highest levels of educational attainment that are weathering the recession best.
i think it has more to do with proximity to Washington D.C. There's no region of the country that has done as well as the Capitol.
Also, 95% Support amoung Virginia Democrats? I don't think he got level of support NATIONWIDE in 2008, let alone in a Southern state like Virginia. How many cross-over voters did McDonnel get in 2009?