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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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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.
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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