Women offer McAuliffe views on the issues

February 27th, 2009
The Daily Press
Ashley Kelly

PHOEBUS — A group of 25 women sat tucked inside the Phoebus Coffee House chatting and sipping coffee on Thursday afternoon.

To an onlooker some seemed like old friends.

But this wasn't a social outing, girls' day out, or an organization meeting.

These women meant business.

Most were community leaders who came to voice their concerns about education, health care, and job creation with gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, during an economic round-table.

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TERRY MCAULIFFE TO CONTINUE ROUNDTABLE SERIES WITH EVENTS IN FAIRFAX, LEBANON, AND ROANOKE

Next week, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe will continue his economic roundtables series with events in Fairfax, Lebanon, and Roanoke where he will discuss infrastructure development, job creation, and the economic possibilities for Virginia.

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McAuliffe Looks To General Election

February 26th, 2009
The Washington Post
Anita Kumar

In a fundraising letter sent yesterday, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe ignored his Democratic opponents and instead went after Republican nominee Robert F. McDonnell.

"It seems like every time we get a chance to put aside partisanship and get things done, Bob McDonnell chooses ideology over what's best for the Commonwealth,'' McAuliffe said. "Maybe that's why I heard Republicans are going to throw the kitchen sink into Virginia to help his campaign. Sure enough, Bob's planning to bring in people like Sean Hannity, John McCain and Sarah Palin in order to fuel it."

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Weekly Blog Roundup 2/26/09

Welcome to the first installment of the McAuliffe for Governor Weekly Blog Roundup, where we will showcase the best of the blogosphere. Bloggers agree with Terry that we must focus our energy on growing Virginia’s economy and creating good jobs. In this grassroots campaign, Terry is listening to the concerns and ideas of Virginians all across the Commonwealth. We hoped to start a conversation about how to get our economy back on track and here are some of the highlights.

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Candidate of No

It seems like every time we get a chance to put aside partisanship and get things done, Bob McDonnell chooses ideology over what's best for the Commonwealth.

Maybe that's why I heard Republicans are going to throw the kitchen sink into Virginia to help his campaign. Sure enough, Bob's planning to bring in people like Sean Hannity, John McCain and Sarah Palin in order to fuel it.

That's fine. While they focus on the kitchen sink, I'm focusing on your kitchen table and the issues you talk about every single night as you sit around it - your job, your home, your roads, and your schools.

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Candidate of No

It seems like every time we get a chance to put aside partisanship and get things done, Bob McDonnell chooses ideology over what's best for the Commonwealth.

Maybe that's why I heard Republicans are going to throw the kitchen sink into Virginia to help his campaign. Sure enough, Bob's planning to bring in people like Sean Hannity, John McCain and Sarah Palin in order to fuel it.

That's fine. While they focus on the kitchen sink, I'm focusing on your kitchen table and the issues you talk about every single night as you sit around it - your job, your home, your roads, and your schools.

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McAuliffe visits UVa on 14-city tour

February 25th, 2009
The Daily Progress
Brian McNeill

Terry McAuliffe stopped by the University of Virginia on Tuesday to listen to the Charlottesville region’s ideas for creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy.

McAuliffe, one of three Democrats running for governor, is on a 14-city roundtable discussion tour focused on the economy. Once it wraps up, McAuliffe will incorporate what he deems as the worthiest ideas into his economic growth platform.

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The joys of chicken waste

This weekend, Terry traveled to the Shenandoah Valley to hold an economic roundtable and look at some exciting research that could yield new sources of renewable energy in the near future.

He recorded a short video message and I wanted to share it with you.

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MCAULIFFE TO HOLD ROUNDTABLE WITH HAMPTON WOMEN THIS THURSDAY

This Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe will host the latest in a series of roundtables at the Phoebus Coffee House in Hampton. There, McAuliffe and his wife Dorothy will sit down with local women to discuss the issues they are facing in today’s economy.

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Innovative Ideas

If we're going to grow the economy and move Virginia forward, we can't just throw out policy proposals from the top down. We're all in this together, and so we all need to be a part of the solution. Too many good ideas never make it out of the legislature. Others never make it in there in the first place.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have been bridging the partisan divide by reaching out to get people involved in the process - using innovative ideas like setting up a website so regular Virginians can give their thoughts about how to spend federal stimulus money.

That's the same approach I've taken to this campaign. I've been listening to you - here online, and at economic roundtables all over Virginia. After I wrap those up, I'm going to use your ideas to craft a very detailed business plan to grow Virginia's economy. But I wanted to take a moment and share a couple great ideas I've already gotten from folks like you.

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McAuliffe stumps in Dayton, City

February 23rd, 2009
The Daily News Record
Jeff Mellott

HARRISONBURG – Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe’s campaign swing through the central Valley on Saturday focused largely on agriculture, its role in the production of alternative fuels and how that might help the sagging economy.

McAuliffe, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee who ran Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential bid, visited two farms in the Dayton area. Both are participating in a Virginia Tech pilot project that’s testing ways to convert farm waste into fuels and other uses.

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At HQ Opening, McAuliffe Preps for Intra-Party Battle

February 20th, 2009
Arlington Sun-Gazette
Brian Trompeter

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe scorns sleep and promises to put his competitive drive to work for all Virginians.

“I don’t like to be second in anything,” he said. “If they put up a wall, I’m not going to climb over it. I’m going to blast through it, folks.”

McAuliffe, who opened his campaign headquarters in McLean on Feb. 18, is campaigning on a platform of job creation, energy efficiency and education and transportation improvements.

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Virginia Democratic Leaders Endorse Terry McAuliffe

The McAuliffe for Governor campaign today released a list of Democratic leaders from across the Commonwealth who have endorsed Terry McAuliffe. Today's announcement follows the Virginia Professional Fire Fighter's endorsement yesterday in Richmond.

In discussing their endorsement, Democratic leaders cited his strong executive business credentials and his vision for turning Virginia's economy around. They also expressed their belief that McAuliffe is best qualified to carry on the Warner-Kaine tradition of leadership and has the best chance of beating Bob McDonnell in the fall.

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Virginia Fire Fighters Join Our Campaign to Grow Virginia's Economy

Yesterday, Terry received the enthusiastic endorsement of the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF) in Richmond. The endorsement was a tremendous addition to our grassroots campaign to grow Virginia's economy and create good jobs. At the press conference, VPFF President R. Michael Mohler said that "Terry McAuliffe has spent years fighting for working men and women like our fire fighters and first responders." Citing Terry's unique economic experience helping struggling businesses, creating good jobs, and investing in new industries, Mohler noted that "Terry has the right experience to get our economy back on track."

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Virginia Notebook: Firefighters Make It Official

February 18th, 2009
The Washington Post
By Tim Craig

The Virginia Professional Firefighters Association, an influential labor organization, officially endorsed Terry McAuliffe in the Democratic primary for governor today at an event in Richmond.

R. Michael Mohler, the president of the association, said the union trusts McAuliffe to create more jobs as governor and run a vigorous campaign this year that will also help Democrats retake control of the House of Delegates.

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Gubernatorial Candidate Terry McAuliffe to Hold Grand Opening Celebration of McLean Headquarters, Will Open Offices Across the Commonwealth

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2009

Gubernatorial Candidate Terry McAuliffe to Hold Grand Opening Celebration of McLean Headquarters, Will Open Offices Across the Commonwealth

This evening, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is hosting a grand opening celebration with volunteers at his statewide headquarters in McLean. In the coming weeks, McAuliffe will open local offices across Virginia, including locations in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Roanoke, and Loudoun.

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TERRY MCAULIFFE ENDORSED BY VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2009

TERRY MCAULIFFE ENDORSED BY VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS

Citing his unique experience to turn Virginia's economy around and his long-standing commitment to the men and women who work on the front lines to protect our families, the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters today endorsed Terry McAuliffe for governor at a press conference in Richmond.

"Terry McAuliffe has spent years fighting for working men and women like our fire fighters and first responders," said Mike Mohler, President of the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters. "Like everyone else, we are feeling the effects of the economic downturn. Terry has the right experience to get our economy back on track, and he has made clear that like Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, as governor, he will ensure that EMS and fire fighting personnel have the resources they need to do their jobs."

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George Washington Birthday Parade with Terry

Yesterday on President’s Day, 70 of Terry’s supporters came to the George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria to honor our nation’s greatest Presidents. Supporters gathered outside the Alexandria Democratic Committee headquarters on South Royal Street, where they donned Team Terry T-Shirts and handed out stickers and signs to Alexandria residents. An hour before the parade began, Terry and Dorothy and their five kids, Dori, Jack, Mary, Sally, and Peter, arrived and greeted supporters. Also at the parade was Finnegan McAuliffe, Terry’s loyal golden retriever.

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Tell me what you think

As you probably know, I'm not shy about telling people what I think. But in this campaign, I've been doing a lot of listening.

As I kicked off my candidacy, I held town halls across the Commonwealth so you could ask me about the experience I'd bring to the governor's office. And now, I'm traveling around the state to hear from people about their ideas for getting our economy back on track.

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How the stimulus bill can realize a vision for Virginia

February 15, 2009
The Daily Press
Terry McAuliffe

No issue is more pressing this year, either in Virginia or nationwide, than creating jobs and getting our economy back on track.

To generate economic growth and ensure that we provide opportunities for all Virginians, we need to invest in high- value, high-growth industries for the future, building the infrastructure and work force we need to attract them.

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Terry McAuliffe's Statement on Cuts to Higher Education Research Funding

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2009

Terry McAuliffe's Statement on Cuts to Higher Education Research Funding

Today, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released the following statement regarding the House of Delegates cuts to higher education research funding:

"Yesterday, the the House of Delegates voted to eliminate funding to the Commonwealth Technology Research Fund (item 254 #1h). These funds would support the commercialization of research at our higher education institutions, which can help stimulate our economy and keep college tuition costs down. In these tough economic times, we need to watch every penny, but we also need to focus on growing the economy. Finding ways to capitalize on the research conducted at our colleges and universities here in Virginia is critical to the commonwealth's economic vitality and growth."

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Unbelievable Enthusiasm

The enthusiasm and excitement for Terry's candidacy at the JJ last weekend was unbelievable, and I wanted to share a short video of the experience with you.

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Gubernatorial Candidate Terry McAuliffe's Statement on the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2009

Terry McAuliffe's Statement on the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released the following statement today in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP. The NAACP was founded in 1909 to combat an epidemic of lynching across the South, and in the hundred years since has dedicated itself to achieving equality for minorities in America.

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For McAuliffe, it's all about the economy

February 11th, 2009
The Fairfax County Times
Dan Roem

Perhaps it’s not fair to boil down Terry McAuliffe’s candidacy for governor to a single issue.

But the dominant message of this Democrat’s candidacy has been economic revitalization through job creation.

“I don’t believe you raise taxes in a down economy,” McAuliffe said during an interview last month with Times Community Newspaper reporters. “That leaves you with one alternative. I think we need to grow the economy. I think we need to create jobs.”

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Economic Priorities Aired

February 11th, 2009
Martinsville Bulletin
Amanda Buck

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe got an earful of ideas — from job training to infrastructure to education — Tuesday during an economic roundtable at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

McAuliffe, who chaired Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, is one of three Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for governor this year. Tuesday’s roundtable was one of a series of similar events McAuliffe is holding around the state to seek ideas about how to improve Virginia’s economy.

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Small Business Economic Roundtable in Norfolk

Yesterday, Terry held a Small Business Economic Roundtable discussion in Norfolk. Terry knows that great ideas can come from all over Virginia, not just from Richmond. And over the next few weeks, he's going to travel to every region of the Commonwealth to solicit ideas from Virginians who work hard every day and fuel our economy. These conversations will ultimately serve as an integral part of his business plan to put Virginia's economy back on track.

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Terry McAuliffe at Virginia Democratic Party's Annual JJ Dinner

WCAV CBS 19 News
February 9th, 2009

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Working Together

What a weekend! The gathering of Democratic activists and elected officials in Richmond for the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner was the perfect celebration of everything we've accomplished.

We've gotten to where we are today by offering the people of Virginia a pragmatic, common-sense approach to policy and a positive, hopeful approach to politics. And that's exactly the spirit that Terry brought to the dinner. Noting that Terry was "well received," VCU professor Bob Holsworth wrote that, "I think that his concentration on jobs and economic recovery will get people's attention."

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Birthday Card for McAuliffe

Virginia Pilot Online
Lauren King
February 8th, 2009

Terry McAuliffe is turning 52 this week and his wife, Dorothy, is asking supporters to sign an online card in celebration.

In an e-mail sent Friday, she said this year feels special with her husband running for governor, rather than working on a campaign for someone else.

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McAuliffe Announces "Economic Roundtables" to Be Held Across Virginia

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2009

McAuliffe Announces “Economic Roundtables” to Be Held Across Virginia

Ensuring input from all parts of the Commonwealth is included in his business plan for Virginia, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe announced today that he will hold a series of Economic Roundtables in every region of Virginia in the coming months. Meeting with business and community leaders, McAuliffe will discuss his vision for the future economic vitality of the Commonwealth and also hear from them about how to get our economy back on track.

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McAuliffe Announces "Economic Roundtables" to Be Held Across Virginia

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2009

McAuliffe Announces “Economic Roundtables” to Be Held Across Virginia

Ensuring input from all parts of the Commonwealth is included in his business plan for Virginia, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe announced today that he will hold a series of Economic Roundtables in every region of Virginia in the coming months. Meeting with business and community leaders, McAuliffe will discuss his vision for the future economic vitality of the Commonwealth and also hear from them about how to get our economy back on track.

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New TV Ad

Starting tomorrow, we’re taking our message to the airwaves in a new portion of the state: Richmond. In this 30 second spot, Terry talks about solutions to help the region’s struggling economy.

Click here to watch the ad.