McAuliffe Campaign Releases New Radio Ad Highlighting Voting Rights

Today, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released a new radio advertisement criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell for standing by silently when a House of Delegates committee voted down early voting and no excuse absentee legislation. The ad also highlights McAuliffe's record of standing up for voting rights.

"As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Terry McAuliffe created the Voting Rights Institute to protect disenfranchised voters," the ad says. "Terry McAuliffe is the leader who will protect our community's rights and create thousands of jobs. Terry McAuliffe for Governor, because we need a leader who will defend our rights and bring new ideas and new energy to Richmond."

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McAuliffe the policy wonk, McAuliffe the attack dog

April 3, 2009
Decision Virginia

Terry McAuliffe came to Richmond on Thursday to unveil the third chapter in his business plan. The plan is the key policy piece in his argument that he is the best candidate for Governor of Virginia.

McAuliffe spoke to a small group of business leaders in Richmond and outlined his belief that economic security for the indvidual is as important a concept as the growth of industry and job creation. He broke down three important aspects of economic security: access to health care, affordable education and retirement security. It is the candidate’s belief that if individuals are more secure in each of their individual situations, the overall health of the commonwealth will improve.

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McAuliffe Condemns Voter Suppression Remarks from McDonnell Surrogate Mike Huckabee

Today, on a conference call with reporters, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell surrogate Mike Huckabee's remarks encouraging voter suppression.

At a recent campaign event, Huckabee was caught on tape making the following statement: "You have two jobs. One, get all those people who are going to vote for Bob out to the polls and vote. If they're not going to vote for Bob, you have another job. Let the air out of their tires and do not let them out of their driveway on Election Day. Keep 'em home. Do the Lord's work, my friend. I'm giving you an opportunity…yes, do the right thing." Video of Huckabee's remarks can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDMMGw_S9eo.

McAuliffe released the following statement: "When I became the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, the very first thing I announced was the formation of the Voting Rights Institute. Every year, we have seen attempts at voter suppression all across the country. Let's be clear: there are no jokes to be made about denying people the right to vote in this country. It's not a laughing matter. This is a right that people fought and died for, so as public figures, we must be sure that we are setting the standard.

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