Virginia governor candidate McAuliffe greets supporters in Annandale
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| Left to right: Candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe, Fairfax County sheriff candidate Stacey Kincaid, former attorney general candidate in the Democratic primary Justin Fairfax, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, and House of Delegates candidate Marcus Simon. |
Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for governor, appeared
at a campaign stop in an Annandale backyard Aug. 31 to urge the 200 or so
supporters there to get out the vote in what he called “probably the starkest
contest in the history of Virginia.”
McAuliffe vowed to focus on the economy and new technology.
It’s crucial to replace lost jobs and income and diversify the economy in the
face of federal budget sequestration that will have a “dynamic and dramatic
impact on Virginia’s economy,” he said.
It’s crucial to replace lost jobs and income and diversify the economy in the
face of federal budget sequestration that will have a “dynamic and dramatic
impact on Virginia’s economy,” he said.
Transportation is crucial because easing traffic congestion would
improve the quality of life, McAuliffe said. He promised to invest in mass
transit, noting, “my opponent would kill the silver line.” He also criticized
the Republican candidate, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, for proposing
a $1.4 billion tax cut without saying how he will pay for it.
“There are huge differences in the race,” McAuliffe said, stating his opponent would outlaw most forms of contraception, shut down
health centers, and launched a “mean-spirited” attack on gays and lesbians.
health centers, and launched a “mean-spirited” attack on gays and lesbians.
“I never view education as an expense. I view education as
an investment,” McAuliffe said, calling for more funding for prekindergarten.
He proposed a total reform of the SOLs, Virginia’s standardized tests, saying “they
do not work.” He vowed to pay teachers “what they are worth” and provide more
support for community colleges, which he called “engines for economic
development.”
an investment,” McAuliffe said, calling for more funding for prekindergarten.
He proposed a total reform of the SOLs, Virginia’s standardized tests, saying “they
do not work.” He vowed to pay teachers “what they are worth” and provide more
support for community colleges, which he called “engines for economic
development.”
Among other politicians at the rally lending support to the
McAuliffe campaign was former member of Congress Tom Pierrello, who said, “We believe
climate change is real, and denying it won’t make it go away.” He also said, “We
want to expand the American Dream, not contract it.” We need to elect people
who protect women’s privacy and protect Americans’ voting rights, added Del. Charniele Herring, who represents Alexandria in the General Assembly.
McAuliffe campaign was former member of Congress Tom Pierrello, who said, “We believe
climate change is real, and denying it won’t make it go away.” He also said, “We
want to expand the American Dream, not contract it.” We need to elect people
who protect women’s privacy and protect Americans’ voting rights, added Del. Charniele Herring, who represents Alexandria in the General Assembly.
Democratic candidates at the rally included Ed Deitsch, who
is running against Republican Del. Dave Albo in the 42nd District; Marcus Simon, who is running for the open seat in the 53rd District following the
retirement of Del. Jim Scott; and Fairfax County Sheriff candidate Stacey Kincaid.
is running against Republican Del. Dave Albo in the 42nd District; Marcus Simon, who is running for the open seat in the 53rd District following the
retirement of Del. Jim Scott; and Fairfax County Sheriff candidate Stacey Kincaid.
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How about mentioning Robert Sarvis, an Annandale resident.