Press Releases
 | Opportunity Virginia PAC Ends First Quarter with $1.91 Million Cash on Hand |
| RICHMOND, VA - On the March 31, 2011 campaign finance report, Governor Bob McDonnell's political action committee, Opportunity Virginia PAC, reported $1.91 million cash on hand. Opportunity Virginia reported raising $501,000 during the first quarter of 2011. Phil Cox, senior political advisor to Governor McDonnell, commented, "We continue to be extremely grateful for the generosity of so many Virginians. Governor McDonnell's focus on creating jobs, investing in transportation, expanding access to higher education, and reforming state government is getting results Virginians appreciate. The strong financial position of the Governor's PAC will allow him to support candidates for the General Assembly this November who support his agenda and share his goal of bringing new jobs and greater opportunity to every region of the Commonwealth." | |
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| Gov McDonnell Amends Bill to Prohibit Breed Based Euthanization of Dogs in Public Animal Shelters |
| Governor Bob McDonnell has amended a bill passed by the General Assembly to insert a prohibition banning breed-based killing of dogs in the Commonwealth. | |
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| Governor McDonnell to Restore Funding for Mine Safety in Virginia |
| Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that he will propose an amendment to the biennial budget recently passed by the General Assembly to increase funding for the safety component of the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. These additional funds will be used to increase energy industry safety, including mine safety inspections and technical services to improve worker safety in the energy industries, particularly coal mining. | |
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| Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on President’s Visit to the Commonwealth |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell released the following statement this evening regarding the visit of President Barack Obama and United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the Commonwealth earlier today. McDonnell has pledged the full support of his administration in the President’s effort to expand the number of high-quality charter schools in the United States. McDonnell has previously noted that the Commonwealth’s application for the President’s $4.35 billion Race to the Top grant program was submitted last Thursday, a joint effort of the outgoing Kaine Administration and the McDonnell transition office. The Commonwealth requested $350 million in federal funding to promote charter schools. |
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| Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today in celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: |
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| Governor Bob McDonnell’s Cabinet Sworn-In |
| RICHMOND – The Cabinet of Governor Bob McDonnell was sworn in this morning during a ceremony held in the State Senate chamber at the Virginia State Capitol. Two members of McDonnell’s Cabinet, Secretary of the Commonwealth-designate Janet Polarek and Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness-designate Terrie Suit, will be sworn in on the 24th as stipulated by state code. In addition, McDonnell announced that Bob Sledd will serve as his Senior Economic Advisor, an unpaid, senior-level position. Sledd will advise the Governor on job-creation and economic development matters. Jim Cheng was sworn in as Secretary of Commerce and Trade. |
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| Governor McDonnell Signs First Executive Orders |
 | RICHMOND – Immediately after taking the Oath of Office today as 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Bob McDonnell signed Executive Order Number One and Executive Order Number Two. The complete text of both executive orders can be found below. |
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| McDonnell Appoints Dr. Bill Hazel as Secretary of Health and Human Resources |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell made the final appointment to his Cabinet today, announcing Dr. Bill Hazel as Secretary of Health and Human Resources. Dr. Hazel is involved with numerous healthcare related associations and societies. He is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and is a founding partner of Commonwealth Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. |
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| Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell Announces Parade Participants |
 | RICHMOND- Governor-elect Bob McDonnell today announced that 47 groups from across the Commonwealth will be participating in Virginia's Inaugural parade on Saturday, January 16th. The parade will take place immediately after the swearing-in ceremony, starting at approximately 1:15pm. |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on the Election of Dave Marsden to the Virginia State Senate |
| RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement tonight regarding the election of Delegate Dave Marsden to the Virginia State Senate: |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on the Election of Jeff McWaters to the Virginia State Senate |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement tonight regarding the election of Jeff McWaters to the Virginia State Senate: |
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| Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell to Volunteer at Central Virginia Foodbank Tomorrow |
 | Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell, along with First Lady-designate Maureen McDonnell and two of his daughters, will continue Inaugural Week volunteering at the Central Virginia Foodbank tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13th at 2:30 p.m. He will be joined by members of the General Assembly and their spouses. The Central Virginia Foodbank is located in Richmond. |
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| McDonnell Names Secretary of Education; Announces Senior-Level Administration Appointments |
| RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell continued making appointments to his Cabinet and Administration today in a morning press conference at the State Capitol. At the event McDonnell announced Gerard Robinson as the Commonwealth’s next Secretary of Education. Robinson currently serves as the President of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, and began his career as an educator in Los Angeles. He is a nationally recognized expert on the modern charter school movement and serves on the Policy Advisory Council at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and on the board of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Charter School Resource Center. |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on Election of Teresa Sullivan as President of The University of Virginia |
 | VIRGINIA BEACH- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today following the election of University of Michigan Provost Teresa Sullivan as the next President of The University of Virginia: |
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| McDonnell Announces Additions to Communications Staff of Incoming Administration |
| RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell today announced additions to the communications staff of his incoming gubernatorial Administration. Stacey Johnson will serve as Press Secretary. Taylor Thornley, currently Deputy Director of Communications for the McDonnell Transition, will join the Administration as Deputy Press Secretary. As previously announced, J. Tucker Martin will be serving as Director of Communications. |
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| McDonnell Announces Three Additional Cabinet Appointments |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell announced three additional appointments to his administration this morning in a press conference at the State Capitol. |
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| Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell Announces Inaugural Week Activities |
| RICHMOND- Governor-elect Bob McDonnell today announced his full Inaugural Week schedule and unveiled the official theme of the Inauguration during a morning press conference at the State Capitol. |
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| McDonnell Letter Urges No Delay in Virginia Offshore Energy Exploration and Development |
| RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell expressed his continued strong support of offshore energy exploration and development off the coast of Virginia in a letter sent to United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar this past Wednesday. In the letter, McDonnell cautioned against any further delay in the Virginia offshore lease sale scheduled for 2011, and presented the Secretary with the position of his incoming Administration on the issue. The text of the Governor-elect’s full letter is below. |
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| Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell Calls for Major Reform in Virginia’s Budget Development Process |
| RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding the need to reform the budget development process in the Commonwealth. |
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| McDonnell Announces Three Cabinet Appointments |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell held a midday press conference at the State Capitol to announce three new cabinet appointments in his incoming Administration. |
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| Statement of Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell on Governor Kaine’s Proposed Budget |
| RICHMOND- Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding Governor Kaine’s budget proposal. The Governor presented his biennial budget in an address this morning to the Joint Money Committee. |
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| Statement of Governor-elect Bob McDonnell on Republican Nomination of Jeff McWaters for State Senate |
| Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement this morning regarding yesterday's nomination of Jeff McWaters as the Republican candidate for the State Senate in the 8th District. |
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| Statement on Republican Nomination of Steve Hunt for State Senate in 37th District |
| Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Steve Hunt as the Republican candidate for the State Senate in the 37th District. |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on Passing of Former Virginia House Speaker John Warren Cooke |
 | RICHMOND- Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell issued the following statement this afternoon following news of the passing yesterday of former Virginia House of Delegates Speaker John Warren Cooke at his home in Mathews. |
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| The Danville Register & Bee Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | The Danville Register & Bee today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| The Charlottesville Daily Progress Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Charlottesville Daily Progress today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| The Greater Washington Board of Trade Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | The Greater Washington Board of Trade today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 race for governor. |
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| In New Ad, “Hope,” Bob McDonnell Speaks Directly with Virginians |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, released his latest positive television ad today. |
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| McDonnell Kicks-Off “New Jobs, More Opportunities: It Starts Now!” Statewide Tour Tomorrow |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, will conclude his campaign for governor with a 5-day dash across the Commonwealth. The "New Jobs, More Opportunities: It Starts Now!" statewide tour of Virginia will bring McDonnell to 25 different localities from Tazewell to Virginia Beach to Alexandria. |
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| The Lynchburg News and Advance Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Lynchburg News and Advance today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor.In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| Bob McDonnell and Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao Campaign in Falls Church |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, was joined today on the campaign trail by Congressman Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-LA). |
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| McDonnell: Raises $4 Million Over First 21 Days of October; Ends Period with $1.8 Million on Hand |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, raised just over $4 million in the first 21 days of October. He concluded the filing period with $1.8 million on hand. McDonnell also continued to generate tremendous grass root support, picking up 2,758 first time donors over the period and receiving donations of $100 or less from 2,426 donors. |
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| McDonnell Announces “New Jobs, More Opportunities: It Starts Now!” Statewide Tour |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, will conclude his campaign for governor with a 5-day dash across the Commonwealth. The "New Jobs, More Opportunities: It Starts Now!" statewide tour of Virginia will bring McDonnell to 25 different localities from Tazewell to Virginia Beach to Alexandria. |
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| The Waynesboro News Virginian Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| WAYNESBORO- The Waynesboro News Virginian today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor.In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| The Culpeper Star Exponent Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| CULPEPER- The Culpeper Star Exponent today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor.In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| The Bristol Herald Courier Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| BRISTOL- The Bristol Herald Courier today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor.The paper endorsed Tim Kaine in the 2005 gubernatorial campaign. In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| The Richmond Times-Dispatch Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| RICHMOND- The Richmond Times-Dispatch today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| FREDERICKSBURG- The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor.In endorsing McDonnell the paper wrote: |
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| McDonnell Announces New Law Enforcement Endorsements |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia continues to garner the support of law enforcement leadership across the Commonwealth. |
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| Deeds Campaign: Creigh is “…Opposed to Charter Schools.” |
 | Creigh Deeds’ opposition to charter schools stands in strong contrast to the President’s commitment to expanding the number of these innovative schools nationwide. The President’s “Race to the Top” initiative will provide $4.35 billion to states that expand their number of charter schools and implement other educational reforms including performance pay. |
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| The Culpeper Times Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | The Culpeper Times today endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in the 2009 race for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the paper noted: |
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| McDonnell Up with New Ad: “Jobs” |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, is up with a new television ad today continuing his focus on creating new jobs and getting Virginia's economy back on track. |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on Closing of International Paper Facility in Franklin |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement today upon news that International Paper will close its Franklin facility, resulting in the loss of 1100 jobs. |
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| The Washington Examiner Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | The Washington Examiner today endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in the 2009 race for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the paper noted: |
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| Former State Senator Brandon Bell Endorses Bob McDonnell for |
| Former State Senator Brandon Bell, who had endorsed Creigh Deeds earlier in the general election, announced today that he is now backing Bob McDonnell for governor. |
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| The Washington Times Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Washington Times today endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in the 2009 race for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the paper noted: |
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| Loudoun Times-Mirror Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Loudoun Times-Mirror today endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in the 2009 campaign for governor. |
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| At Final Debate, McDonnell Stresses Commitment to Creating New Jobs and Keeping Taxes Low |
| In the final debate of the 2009 gubernatorial campaign, Bob McDonnell continued his positive forward-looking campaign, noting his commitment to keeping taxes low, helping Virginia's small business owners, getting spending under control and creating jobs all across the Commonwealth. |
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| McDonnell Launches “New Jobs, New Virginia” Tour Tomorrow |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, will follow tonight's last gubernatorial debate with a "New Jobs, New Virginia" tour taking him to four small businesses in four regions of Virginia over the next four days. |
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| McDonnell Campaign Video: American Hero John McCain Campaigns for Bob |
| Please find below a link to the latest McDonnell campaign video. This video highlights Saturday's Veterans for McDonnell rally with Senator John McCain in Virginia Beach. |
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| News and Messenger (InsideNova.com) Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The News and Messenger (InsideNova.com) today endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in the 2009 race for governor. The paper covers Prince William County. |
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| Daily Press Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| he Daily Press today endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in the 2009 campaign for governor. |
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| The Winchester Star and Harrisonburg Daily News-Record Endorse Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Winchester Star and Harrisonburg Daily News-Record today endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 campaign for governor. In endorsing McDonnell the papers wrote: |
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| New Ad Highlights McDonnell’s Support of Virginia Workers and Consumers |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, is up with a new ad today detailing the potential impacts of a cap and trade scheme on the economy of the Alleghany Highlands, and his longstanding opposition to such a program. |
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| In the News: Strassel Column (Wall Street Journal): “Creigh Deeds’ Union Label” |
| Wall Street Journal columnist Kimberly Strassel this evening published an article highlighting Creigh Deeds' longstanding ties to big national labor. Strassel noted: |
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| McDonnell: $4.5 Million on Hand |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, enters the final three weeks of the 2009 gubernatorial campaign with $4.5 million cash on hand. |
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| McDonnell Releases New Positive TV Ad Featuring Sheila Johnson |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, today began airing a new television ad featuring Democratic businesswoman Sheila Johnson. |
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| McDonnell Visits School Supply Store in Midlothian to Discuss Classroom |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia toured School Crossing, a family owned business in Midlothian, today to talk about the economic importance of small businesses across the Commonwealth and highlight his plan to put nearly half a billion dollars more per year into Virginia's classrooms by increasing classroom spending to 65%. |
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| Vietnamese American National Chamber of Commerce Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Vietnamese American National Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Bob McDonnell in the 2009 Virginia gubernatorial race. In the group's official endorsement letter they note: |
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| McDonnell Statement on Absentee Voting for Overseas Military Members |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement today regarding the importance of quick and timely distribution of absentee ballots to Virginians serving overseas in the United States military. |
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| In the News: “Deeds Dwindles” |
| The Washington Times editorialized today about Creigh Deeds' desperation and continued waffling as we get closer to Election Day. The paper noted: |
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| Sun Gazette Newspapers Endorse Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| The Sun Gazette newspapers today endorsed Bob McDonnell for governor of Virginia. The two Sun Gazette papers cover Arlington, McLean, Vienna, Oakton and Great Falls. The endorsement editorial notes: |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on Allen-Goldman School Modernization Tax Credit Proposal |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement regarding this morning's New York Times op-ed by former Governor George Allen and Paul Goldman. |
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| In Statewide Debate Creigh Deeds Pledges to Raise Taxes; Angrily Attacks |
| In the third debate of the gubernatorial contest Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, put his positive vision for new jobs and lower taxes up against Creigh Deeds' negative attacks, lack of a transportation plan and clear commitment to raising taxes on Virginians in the middle of a recession. |
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| How Low Can Creigh Go? Deeds Doubles Down on Negative Campaign |
 | Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds' has taken his already historically negative campaign to a new low today with his latest attack ad running in Northern Virginia. In the new ad, Deeds delves deeper into desperation with attacks on Bob McDonnell based on, among other things, where he is from and where he went to school. |
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| In the News: Two Virginia Papers on Deeds’ Relentlessly Negative Campaign |
| Today two papers continued to question Creigh Deeds' negative campaign. The Richmond Times-Dispatch and The Lynchburg News & Advance both noted the overwhelmingly negative campaign run by Creigh Deeds. |
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| McDonnell Airs New Ad: “Jobs Governor” |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, is up with a new television ad today. "Jobs Governor," highlights Bob McDonnell's innovative ideas to create new jobs and more opportunities across Virginia, without raising taxes. |
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| Why Job-Creators Leaders Support Bob McDonnell |
| The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star today published a letter to the editor by the Chairman of Spotsylvania Economic Development Authority, Steve Thomas on why business leaders are supporting Bob McDonnell. |
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| McDonnell to Create “Golden Dogwood Senior Discount Card” |
| Bob McDonnell has a long record of support for senior citizens. As a Delegate, he co-sponsored legislation to establish, within the Department for the Aging, a toll-free number to provide resources, assistance, and referral information to older Virginians and their families. |
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| New TV Spot: Adding Up the High Cost of Creigh Deeds |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, is up with a new television ad today detailing the high cost of various proposals and schemes Democrat Creigh Deeds has approved of, supported or lined up behind during his campaign for governor. |
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| Deeds Accumulates a Record 9 Editorials Commenting on His Lack of Vision and False Advertising |
| Over the last month, the Deeds campaign has accumulated a total of nine editorials from papers across the state commenting on both Creigh Deeds' lack of vision and false campaign ads. |
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| In the News: “A Candidate Absent Form” |
| The Waynesboro News Virginian editorialized today about Creigh Deeds' vision-less campaign, adding to the quickly accumulating number of editorials on the same subject. |
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| Breast Cancer Survivors Respond to Latest Deeds’ Attack Ad |
| In a powerful conference call this afternoon, breast cancer survivors responded to the latest in a long line of false attack ads unleashed by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds. |
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| In the News: “Dirty Deeds Muddies Campaign Waters” |
| Adding to the increasing number of negative editorials in papers all across Virginia about Creigh Deeds' campaign, the Washington Examiner outlined in an editorial yesterday the smears Deeds has attempted to launch against Bob McDonnell. |
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| McDonnell Talks Transportation in Latest TV Ad |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, is up with a new television ad in which he speaks directly with viewers about his specific plans for getting traffic moving again in Northern Virginia. |
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| In the News: “Dredging up Desperation: Mr. Deeds’ Campaign is Mud” |
 | "I TAKE IN megadoses of politics throughout the month, so I don't like to write about the subject in this column. I'd rather introduce readers to the pungent salt marshes and varied birdlife of Chincoteague or assess the brilliant yellow of the tulip poplars lining the field where I run my dog. But, alas, these days I have politics on my mind. I've been inspired--by Creigh Deeds. |
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| McDonnell Statement on Kaine Administration Failure to Utilize Available Federal Transportation Fund |
| FAIRFAX- Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement regarding news that the Kaine Administration has allowed the Commonwealth to come in dead last among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the utilization of available federal transportation funding. |
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| McDonnell Announces Fairfax County Leadership Team |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, announced today the formation of his Fairfax County leadership team. The announcement was made this morning at the Fairfax County GOP Pep Rally and Breakfast at the Burke Firehouse. |
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| McDonnell Campaign Unveils Two New Ads |
| The McDonnell campaign is up with two new TV ads today. Both are airing in markets statewide, including Northern Virginia. |
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| McDonnell Endorsed by Northern Virginia Technology Council |
| The Northern Virginia Technology Council, through its TechPAC, endorsed Bob McDonnell today in the 2009 race for governor. The group is comprised of roughly 1,000 technology companies in Northern Virginia representing 200,000 employees and is widely seen as the voice of the Northern Virginia technology community. |
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| In the News: The Washington Times: “Dirty Deeds” |
| The Washington Times editorialized today about editorials appearing in newspapers all across Virginia highlighting Creigh Deeds’ false and negative campaign. The paper noted: |
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| In the News: Virginia Sheriffs’ Op-Ed in Today’s Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star |
| Today the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star ran an op-ed written by local law enforcement officials on why they endorsed Bob McDonnell for governor. In July, 111 public safety leaders from across the Commonwealth announced their endorsement of McDonnell, forming the “Law Enforcement for McDonnell” coalition. |
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| McDonnell Participates in Modeling & Simulation Roundtable to Discuss Expansion of Initiatives acros |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, joined Congressman Randy Forbes in Hampton Roads this week for a roundtable discussion about modeling and simulation (M&S) initiatives at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center. McDonnell was briefed by VMASC, regional, educational and industry leaders, along with state legislators. |
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| McDonnell Statement on New Senate Cap and Trade Legislation |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement this morning following news that a new Cap and Trade measure will be introduced by Senate Democrats in Washington today. |
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| McDonnell Campaign Video: Endorsed |
 | Please find below a link to the latest McDonnell campaign video. This one highlights all of the endorsements McDonnell has received over the last month and a half. |
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| McDonnell and Cuccinelli Unveil Plan to Improve Quality of Mental Health Care in Virginia |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, and State Senator Ken Cuccinelli, Republican candidate for Attorney General, today unveiled their plans to improve the quality of mental health care in the Commonwealth. |
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| Associated Builders and Contractors Endorse Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, received yet another major endorsement in the 2009 race for governor today. |
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| McDonnell and Bolling Unveil Budget and Spending Reform Plan |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, and Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today unveiled their plan to bring greater fiscal responsibility to Richmond through budget and spending reform. |
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| Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling Hold Press Conference Call Tomorrow to Unveil New Policy Proposals |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, will unveil new policy proposals regarding spending, government transparency and Virginia's budget TODAY, September 28th, at 11:00 a.m. in a conference call with press. |
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| New Low: Deeds Ignores Virginia Newspapers, Continues to Willfully Deceive Virginia Voters |
| "The ad in question, which has been shown in our part of the state, outright blames McDonnell, then the state's attorney general, for Appalachian Power Co.'s recent series of rate hikes. |
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| Bob McDonnell to Appear on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace Tomorrow |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, will appear live in studio on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace tomorrow, September 27th at 9:00 a.m. |
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| McDonnell Up with Two New TV Ads |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, is expanding his general election television advertising today. The campaign is up with two new ads. In "Deceitful" the narrator quotes from newspapers across Virginia about the "disingenuous" and "deceitful" attack ads against Bob McDonnell. In "Working Woman", Bob's oldest daughter talks about the values her father taught her as well as her service as a Platoon Leader with the U.S. Army in Iraq. |
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| Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, was endorsed today by the Hampton Roads Business PAC, a public policy committee of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. |
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| In the News: The Richmond Times-Dispatch: “Creigh Deeds: Fear and Loathing” |
 | The Richmond Times Dispatch editorialized today about their concerns with Creigh Deeds’ “overwhelmingly negative campaign,” his lack of specifics on issues and refusal to lay out a transportation plan. The paper noted: |
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| Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, was endorsed today by the Fraternal Order of Police in his campaign for governor. |
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| Fairfax Chamber of Commerce NOVABizPAC Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, was endorsed today by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce NOVABizPAC. |
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| At Your Community Forum McDonnell Highlights Urban Revitalization Initiatives |
| Speaking at the Your Community Forum, hosted by Radio One Inc., the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Richmond Crusade for Voters, on the campus of Virginia Union University, Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, outlined proposals for Virginia's urban communities. |
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| Announcing the Patented Creigh Campaign Combo - False, Negative Ads Today; No Vision for Tomorrow |
 | With only 6 weeks left until Election Day in the Commonwealth, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds appears to have settled on a unique campaign strategy. |
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| Statement of Phil Cox Regarding Democratic Strategist Insulting Northern Virginians |
| Virginia Democratic strategist Mudcat Saunders insulted residents of Northern Virginia today on a call organized by the Democratic Party of Virginia for the purposes of advancing Creigh Deeds' gubernatorial campaign. |
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| McDonnell Blasts Senate Cap & Trade Bill Expected Next Week |
 | In response to news reports out today that Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA) are set to release a new, stricter Cap and Trade bill next week, Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, made the following comments: |
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