Today, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released a new television advertisement in response to the false personal attacks levied by opponents. The ad highlights McAuliffe's experience as a business owner and his documented record of creating jobs. It also points out his bold plans to grow Virginia's economy by focusing on green technologies.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
McAuliffe Consoles, Campaigns at GM Plant
The Washington Post
June 3rd, 2009
Rosalind Helderman
From the annals of smart campaigning... Terry McAuliffe made a stop this afternoon at the GM plant in Fredericksburg that the company announced Monday it is shuttering as part of its bankruptcy filing.
Not a bad move for the candidate who has made job creation the centerpiece of his run for the governor's mansion. McAuliffe took a tour of the plant, which is scheduled to close in 2010, as a guest of local UAW leaders and Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors Chairman Henry "Hap" Connors Jr, whose endorsed his campaign.
Melvin Carter, the local union political coordinator, said he'd welcome any of the candidates--he said he's invited everyone "all the way up to the White House" to visit the plant--but only McAuliffe had so far reached out to make it happen. The plant once employed 300--now only 68 people work at the mostly quiet factory that manufacturers torque converter clutch plants.
"It's good to know he's interested," Carter said. "You know what they always say, contact your congressman or senator. Well..."
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June 3rd, 2009
Rosalind Helderman
From the annals of smart campaigning... Terry McAuliffe made a stop this afternoon at the GM plant in Fredericksburg that the company announced Monday it is shuttering as part of its bankruptcy filing.
Not a bad move for the candidate who has made job creation the centerpiece of his run for the governor's mansion. McAuliffe took a tour of the plant, which is scheduled to close in 2010, as a guest of local UAW leaders and Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors Chairman Henry "Hap" Connors Jr, whose endorsed his campaign.
Melvin Carter, the local union political coordinator, said he'd welcome any of the candidates--he said he's invited everyone "all the way up to the White House" to visit the plant--but only McAuliffe had so far reached out to make it happen. The plant once employed 300--now only 68 people work at the mostly quiet factory that manufacturers torque converter clutch plants.
"It's good to know he's interested," Carter said. "You know what they always say, contact your congressman or senator. Well..."
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McAuliffe for Governor (Richmond Voice)
Richmond Voice
June 3, 2009
Virginia's next governor should be able to truthfully tell Virginians that he is doing everything he can to help them navigate these troubled economic waters.
Only three of the four men running to be governor can be trusted to tell the truth on the issue. They include State Sen. Creigh Deeds, former Del. Brian Moran and former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe. All three are Democrats whose final face off for the governorship will take place during Tuesday's Democratic primary. The victor will go on to face the Republican nominee for governor, former Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell.
The VOICE editorial team met with Sen. Deeds and McAuliffe recently, and we like both their plans for bringing jobs for Virginia, focusing on green economy and energy renewability, sprucing up Virginia's education system and public transportation as well as ensuring that our teachers have incentives to stay put, among other things.
While we believe that all three Democratic candidates will do a better job than McDonnell, we are confident that McAuliffe is the strongest candidate to beat McDonnell in November. In addition, we know that he will continue laying the groundwork for sensible spending and fairness that fellow Democrats, Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, have laid in Virginia over the last eight years.
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June 3, 2009
Virginia's next governor should be able to truthfully tell Virginians that he is doing everything he can to help them navigate these troubled economic waters.
Only three of the four men running to be governor can be trusted to tell the truth on the issue. They include State Sen. Creigh Deeds, former Del. Brian Moran and former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe. All three are Democrats whose final face off for the governorship will take place during Tuesday's Democratic primary. The victor will go on to face the Republican nominee for governor, former Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell.
The VOICE editorial team met with Sen. Deeds and McAuliffe recently, and we like both their plans for bringing jobs for Virginia, focusing on green economy and energy renewability, sprucing up Virginia's education system and public transportation as well as ensuring that our teachers have incentives to stay put, among other things.
While we believe that all three Democratic candidates will do a better job than McDonnell, we are confident that McAuliffe is the strongest candidate to beat McDonnell in November. In addition, we know that he will continue laying the groundwork for sensible spending and fairness that fellow Democrats, Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, have laid in Virginia over the last eight years.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Ministers Endorse McAuliffe
Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe was joined at a press conference this morning by area ministers in Hampton as they discussed their support for his campaign. Citing his commitment to Virginia families and Virginia values, good jobs and a good salary for every hardworking Virginia, a quality education for every Virginia child, and protecting those who are vulnerable with policies, such as a proposed ban on predatory lending, that set him apart from every other candidate, the group offered their enthusiastic support of McAuliffe's candidacy.
"The job that Terry's involved in, he gives it all his heart, and that's what we need here in Virginia," said Bishop Rudolph Lewis. "That's why I've been supporting him because I feel the same way about reaching out and touching people. The people that I believe he helps most are the people that we are trying to help."
McAuliffe Campaign Releases New Ad Highlighting Business Plan and Big Ideas
Today, gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released a new television advertisement highlighting some of the main tenets of his business plan and his commitment to big ideas for Virginia's future.
"With Virginia families hurting, we need new ideas in Richmond. As Governor, I'll make Virginia a leader in renewable energy and create good jobs," McAuliffe says in the ad. "Some are afraid to think big, but President Kennedy didn't say we're going half way to the moon, he said we're going all the way. On June 9th I'd be honored to have your vote because are challenges our too big to think small."Click here to read more.
Payday lenders target Terry
Virginian Pilot
June 2nd, 2009
Julian Walker
Payday Pundit, a blog of the national trade group for payday lenders, has a post on its Web site urging readers to contact Democrat Terry McAuliffe's gubernatorial campaign about his criticisms of the industry.
McAuliffe has said he will work to ban payday lenders from Virginia, which began regulating the industry earlier this decade.
Accomplishing that goal could be a challenge.
The state legislature has passed laws to further control the industry in recent years, but has not shown a willingness to completely banish it.
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June 2nd, 2009
Julian Walker
Payday Pundit, a blog of the national trade group for payday lenders, has a post on its Web site urging readers to contact Democrat Terry McAuliffe's gubernatorial campaign about his criticisms of the industry.
McAuliffe has said he will work to ban payday lenders from Virginia, which began regulating the industry earlier this decade.
Accomplishing that goal could be a challenge.
The state legislature has passed laws to further control the industry in recent years, but has not shown a willingness to completely banish it.
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You can tell a lot about a candidate by the enemies he makes
Richmond Times-Dispatch
June 2nd, 2009
Jeff Schapiro
Terry McAuliffe, running for the Democratic nomination for governor, wants to run payday lenders out of Virginia.
Not so fast, says the high-cost, instant-loan industry.
The Community Financial Services Association, a trade group for the nation's biggest payday lenders, is using its blog, http://www.paydaypundit.org, to mobilize its troops against McAuliffe.
McAuliffe, in Richmond today for a meet-and-greet with more than 40 staffers and volunteers, hinted that lenders have offered to contribute money to his campaign, but that he's not interested.
"The audacity of these people," said McAuliffe.
McAuliffe wants to give the boot to car-title lenders, too. His beef with the fringe-credit business: That it profits at the expense of the poor and uneducated.
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June 2nd, 2009
Jeff Schapiro
Terry McAuliffe, running for the Democratic nomination for governor, wants to run payday lenders out of Virginia.
Not so fast, says the high-cost, instant-loan industry.
The Community Financial Services Association, a trade group for the nation's biggest payday lenders, is using its blog, http://www.paydaypundit.org, to mobilize its troops against McAuliffe.
McAuliffe, in Richmond today for a meet-and-greet with more than 40 staffers and volunteers, hinted that lenders have offered to contribute money to his campaign, but that he's not interested.
"The audacity of these people," said McAuliffe.
McAuliffe wants to give the boot to car-title lenders, too. His beef with the fringe-credit business: That it profits at the expense of the poor and uneducated.
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Profile of Terry on WAMU
WAMU ran this story on Terry's grassroots campaign and bold ideas to get Virginia's economy moving again.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Governor hopeful: Jobs best fix for Va.
June 1st, 2009
Northern Virginia Daily
Garren Shipley
Opponents may call Terry McAuliffe many things, but "inconsistent" and "lethargic" aren't among them.
The former Democratic National Committee chairman turned gubernatorial candidate made the rounds of Virginia this past week, hammering on the same theme he's been on since December.
Jobs, jobs, jobs.
McAuliffe, a latecomer to the race, has focused on economic issues since he began his "listening tour" last year.
McAuliffe faces former Del. Brian Moran, D-Alexandria, and state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath County, in an open June 9 Democratic primary.
Small Business Leaders Announce Support for McAuliffe
Gubernatorial candidate Terry Mcauliffe was joined this morning by Commonwealth business owners as they announced the formation of Small Business Leaders for Terry. Citing his experiences as a businessman and entrepreneur, his record of job creation, and his support for Virginia's business owners, the group endorsed McAuliffe and pledged to campaign on his behalf.
"Terry knows first-hand what it means to build a business from the ground up," said Tyreek Moore of AbsolutionsIT. "I know that we can count on him as governor to provide the support needed to grow our businesses and attract new wealth to Virginia. The Commonwealth can play a key role in helping new businesses to get off the ground and established businesses to expand in new ways. Terry will make sure we have the resources we need to innovate and grow."
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"Terry knows first-hand what it means to build a business from the ground up," said Tyreek Moore of AbsolutionsIT. "I know that we can count on him as governor to provide the support needed to grow our businesses and attract new wealth to Virginia. The Commonwealth can play a key role in helping new businesses to get off the ground and established businesses to expand in new ways. Terry will make sure we have the resources we need to innovate and grow."
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