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:
“Virginia has two chief problems - higher than acceptable unemployment and transportation needs across the commonwealth. We believe Republican Robert F. McDonnell has outlined the most robust plans to address both as governor of Virginia.
McDonnell’s transportation plan includes 12 measures - from privatizing ABC stores to adding tolls to issuing bonds - with the money going directly to transportation. Democrat R. Creigh Deeds proposes a bipartisan commission to study the problems, if he is elected. It’s an inclusive step, but one that seems slow in a state with enormous and mounting transportation needs. Everything McDonnell is pitching might not work, but he has done more to offer specific solutions during this race.
We also like McDonnell’s jobs plan and his understanding that rural parts of Virginia need special attention to draw new business. As a native of Northern Virginia who later lived in and represented Virginia Beach in the House of Delegates, McDonnell understands the business needs of Virginia’s larger cities. He has been endorsed by every major business organization in the state, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation for Independent Business and the Virginia Realtors….
....We also appreciate McDonnell’s understanding and support for coal gasification efforts, carbon sequestration projects and other efforts that allow Virginia’s coal industry to prosper in cleaner ways and to add more technical jobs locally. He and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling are staunch advocates for a proposed Virginia Energy Institute that would be located in Southside or Southwest Virginia to showcase existing energy resources and become demonstration sites for alternative energy and biofuels. These are crucial needs to both regions of the state, and to the future energy needs of everyone….
....As with millions of Virginians, the economy and jobs are our paramount concern. We believe McDonnell has the strength and statewide support to help Virginia the most as its next governor. We urge you to give him your support Nov. 3.”
The full endorsement editorial can be read here;
http://www2.tricities.com/tri/news/opinion/editorials/article/bristol_herald_courier_endorses_bob_mcdonnell_for_virginia_governor/34706/