Posted on 12/22/2008 7:06:29 AM PST by Gopher Broke
Friend --
In the weeks since the election, I've had an opportunity to talk to folks around the state to get a sense of what they would like to see from our leaders in Washington.
If this election has proven anything, it's that Virginians and Americans want leaders who focus less on partisan ideology and more on finding solutions that produce results that will get this economy back on the right track.
In my conversations across the state, I've heard from community, academic and business leaders who are all focused on the economic downturn and who have all shared new ideas and insight that I am eager to bring to the U.S. Senate.
State and local officials have discussed the proposed economic stimulus package, which could improve our infrastructure and create jobs here in Virginia. Our university leaders are working on exciting research into alternative energy, which could create thousands of new "green" economy jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. And several of Virginia's largest employers are thinking of innovative ways we can work together so they remain competitive in the global economy.
I've also joined with Senators Jim Webb and John Warner and Governor Tim Kaine in opposing a preliminary U.S. Navy decision to relocate an aircraft carrier - and the 5,000 military men and women who serve aboard it - from Norfolk to Mayport, Florida. It could cost almost one billion dollars to upgrade Florida's facilities to accommodate a nuclear-powered carrier at a time when the Navy has more important priorities. Such a move would be unnecessarily disruptive to thousands of military families and shipyard workers who live and work in Hampton Roads.
I've also spent some time learning how the Senate operates and meeting one-on-one with my future Senate colleagues and shared with them what I've heard on the campaign trail: that Americans want leaders in Washington to start working together to solve our nation's enormous challenges.
I'd like to hear from you, too. Now is the time to put aside partisan differences and bring fresh thinking and new ideas to Washington, and that starts with full participation from everyone.
Click here to share your ideas: http://www.markwarner2008.com/ideas
I hope you continue to share your thoughts and ideas in the months ahead, as we work to move our country forward together.
Thanks again for all your support,
Mark Warner
Both Warners suck. Bring back George Allen!
Yeah I sent him my ideas. I hope Virginians wake up come next go around. I fear they will have to experience like the nation a good heavy dose of liberalism before and find themselves throwing up in the toilet before coming to their senses.
Okay, here's a proven solution: cut taxes and you will raise revenue.
Ready to go with that? No? Then who is the partisan ideologue?
Yeah I hope George Allen runs again. The local media really were horrible blowing up the stupid phrase into something racist. The campaign really blew it in response. The media even the on conservative side really dropped the ball this election with Warner. They let the guy get away with repeating lie after lie. We used to have some good local media but they seem to have all died or retired.
I gave him a piece of my mind as well. I feel better now.
It wasn’t just the local media....the national media including Fox News blew that way out of proportion. Frankly, any of us could have made that same mistake, as I had never heard the word before....might have made it up or thought it was made up! Sheesh. I don’t think George articulated conservative views clearly enough, though. I liked him as a person, but we need someone much more forceful with words.
Yes, “MOVING AHEAD” means rapidly increasing tax revenues to a Socialist Democrat.
Yeah, let’s put partisanship aside, Mark. Good Lord, that’s how you won the election - by being partisan!
I think the only ideas you really like are the ones you get in the shower.
You are a socialist and an abortionist.
Other than that, you’re OK by me!
Like he cares.
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