Obama, Romney campaigns provide new signs of VA’s importance this year Evan Jones June 5, 2012 1 minute read In case you need any more signs of Virginia’s importance in this year’s presidential election, both sides are providing more evidence — with jobs as the main issue. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06-05-Prez-Campaigns-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=06-05 Prez Campaigns Wrap1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: American Cancer Society: sunscreen a must!Next: High heel dash for cancer research — men welcome, too Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026