Democrat Creigh Deeds came into the fourth and final debate of his run for Virginia governor needing a game changer. But in arguments on transportation, education and his Republican opponent’s record on social issues, Deeds stuck to well-worn themes.

With two weeks until Virginia voters head to the polls, Deeds is searching for a way to reverse the course of the race. Tuesday night’s exchange at Roanoke College represented perhaps his last, best platform to launch a comeback against GOP nominee Bob McDonnell.