Press Releases
 | 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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| FACT CHECK: Deeds Once Again Launches False, Deceptive Attack Ads |
| Creigh Deeds continues his campaign on divisive social issues, making the following erroneous claims in his latest attack ads: |
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| Media Advisory AND IMPORTANT UPDATE: McDonnell to Participate in Community Forum |
| Tomorrow night's Community Forum with the gubernatorial candidates at Virginia Union University was originally planned, as many are aware, to be a joint event with Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds. |
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| In the News: The Washington Post on Deeds’ Struggles with Virginia’s Business Community |
 | The Washington Post ran a major article today regarding Creigh Deeds’ failure to find support among Virginia’s job creators and business leaders. The article notes: |
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| Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | The Humane Society Legislative Fund announced yesterday it has endorsed Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, in his campaign for governor. |
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| Business Leaders for McDonnell” Coalition Announced |
 | "Business Leaders for McDonnell" consists of over 200 business leaders from across the Commonwealth who are backing Bob McDonnell due to his strong record of standing up for Virginia's job creators, and his positive vision to bring new jobs and more opportunities to every region of the Commonwealth over the next four years |
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| Virginia Newspapers Rip Creigh Deeds’ False Attack Ads |
 | Twice in just the last three days Virginia newspapers have called out Creigh Deeds for running false and dishonest television ads in his campaign for governor. |
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| The Roanoke Times editorialized today about Creigh Deeds’ attempt to falsely pin electricity rate in |
 | The Roanoke Times editorialized today about Creigh Deeds' attempt to falsely pin electricity rate increases on Bob McDonnell in a recent ad produced by the Deeds campaign. The paper noted, "Before customers who have choked on high electric bills break out their pitchforks and go after McDonnell, they should know that Deeds' ad is not honest.... Deeds should be ashamed." |
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| At Fairfax Debate McDonnell Highlights Positive Vision for Virginia |
| At the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce debate today Virginia voters were once again presented with two entirely different visions for the Commonwealth from the two candidates for governor. |
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| McDonnell Airs New Ad: “Transportation Contrast” |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, is expanding his general election television advertising today. McDonnell's latest ad, "Transportation Contrast," highlights the difference between McDonnell's comprehensive transportation plan and Deeds' lack of one. |
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| McDonnell Airs New Ad: “$300 Million” |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, is expanding his general election television advertising today. McDonnell's latest ad, "$300 Million," highlights that he saved consumers $300 million in energy rate increases while Attorney General while his opponent, Creigh Deeds, supports job killing federal cap and trade legislation. |
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| Fundraising Numbers Update: McDonnell Campaign had 4,946 NEW Donors this Period |
 | The Deeds campaign has now released that their total number of donors this period was 3,453. With this number in mind we would like to point out that the McDonnell campaign: |
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| McDonnell: $1.5 Million Cash on Hand Advantage |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, enters the final 50 days of the governor's race with a $1.5 million cash on hand advantage over his Democratic opponent. |
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| McDonnell: Virginia Must Keep Promise Made to Current State Employees |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement this morning opposing Governor Tim Kaine's recently announced decision to seriously consider requiring Virginia state employees to contribute to their retirement accounts. |
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| National Rifle Association Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, was endorsed today by the National Rifle Association. The NRA is recognized as America’s foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, and the group has over 120,000 members in Virginia. |
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| Creigh Deeds Attacks Self: Confused and Erratic Campaign Hits New Low |
 | In a remarkable moment sure to be a part of Virginia political folklore for decades, Creigh Deeds, a proudly high-tax candidate who voted for the biggest tax increase in Virginia history, and has already made clear he will raise taxes if elected governor, is now attempting to run as a tax-cutter. In new TV and radio ads Deeds attacks the very fiscal philosophy that has guided his entire career in public service. |
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| FACT CHECK: Deeds’ Divisive, Negative, False Attack Ad |
 | Deeds' Divisive, Negative, False Attack Ad |
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| McDonnell Up with Two New Ads: “Protect” & “Jobs Agenda” |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, is expanding his general election television advertising today. In his latest ad, "Protect" McDonnell talks about the kind of governor he will be. In "Jobs Agenda" McDonnell continues to highlight his positive vision of new jobs and more opportunities all across Virginia. |
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| Statement of Bob McDonnell on 8th Anniversary of September 11th |
| Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement regarding the 8th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. |
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| Fact Check: Desperate Deeds Distorts McDonnell’s Record |
 | In the latest of a string of negative ads released by his flagging campaign, Creigh Deeds is once again misleading voters on Bob McDonnell's record and role as Attorney General in the re-regulation of Virginia's electric utilities. During the bipartisan work on re-regulation legislation in the Commonwealth, the Office of the Attorney General brought together various parties to negotiate the bill with the understanding that, at all times, the OAG represented Virginia's consumers. |
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| McDonnell, Bolling and Cuccinelli Focus on Health Care |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Senator Ken Cuccinelli, Republican candidate for Attorney General, today laid out their vision for health care reform in Virginia. The Republican ticket mates laid out a vision for health care system reform based upon six key principles. |
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| On Education: Creigh’s not Ready for the Next Grade |
 | Creigh Deeds continues, in every speech he makes and in every interview he gives, to peddle the fiction that every single dollar and dime in the General Fund is for education. This despite the fact that about 45% of the General Fund is for education. By Deeds’ own logic and in his own words, he will divert millions upon millions from Virginia’s schools with his various campaign proposals, all of which will take general fund dollars. |
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| Another Study Proving Creigh Deeds’ Cap and Trade Proposal Would Cost Virginians Their Jobs |
| Yet another study has been released demonstrating the devastating impact federal cap and trade legislation, championed by Creigh Deeds, would have on Virginians. |
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| Deeds’ Backers Continue to Bash President’s Charter School Proposal |
 | As school gets underway across the Commonwealth, the Virginia Education Association continues to bash President Barack Obama's proposal to dramatically expand charter schools across the country. |
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| McDonnell vs. Deeds on Jobs and the Economy |
| McDonnell: Endorsed by Virginia's Small Business Owners; Voted for over $2billion in Tax Cuts; Carried Legislation to Kill Death Tax Deeds: Endorsed by Teamsters, SEIU and AFL-CIO; Voted for over $3.5billion in Tax Hikes in last 5 Years; Richmond's Biggest Spender |
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| McDonnell Up with New Positive Television Ad “Leadership |
| Richmond- Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, is expanding his general election television advertising today. In his latest ad, "Leadership" McDonnell continues to highlight his positive message of new jobs and more opportunities all across Virginia. |
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| McDonnell/Bolling: Almost Half a Billion Dollars More Per Year for Virginia Teachers and Students |
 | Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, and Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, announced today a bold education proposal that will dramatically increase money for Virginia's teachers and students by $480 million a year, without a tax increase. The two announced their "Education Funding: In the Classroom, Where it Counts" plan at an early afternoon news conference at T.C Williams High School in Alexandria. |
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