Virginia Gov 2009: RTD Endorsement: Why Virginia Needs Bob McDonnell [R]

Richmond Times-Dispatch ^ | October 25, 2009 | Editorial

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...This year's election for governor will have consequences -- for the next four years. Voters face a heightened civic responsibility to elect a gifted leader who is also an able manager.

The commonwealth is fortunate that two thoroughly decent, knowledgeable men are seeking its highest office this year. Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell have long records of admirable public service. We believe that each possesses the integrity and experience required to be governor of Virginia, one of the most powerful executive offices in the country. Both candidates, for example, seem to understand that the state's difficulties with information technology partner Northrop Grumman will not improve until the unwieldy governance and oversight structure is repaired -- with responsibility ultimately resting with the commonwealth's top elected official.

The troubles facing our next governor are almost enough to make one question why anybody would want the job. The answer is, of course, simple: Difficult times require superb leaders. We believe Bob McDonnell has demonstrated the temperament, talent, and solid philosophy needed to guide the Old Dominion to a more prosperous future and to ensure that even the most vulnerable citizens benefit from the revival. He has earned our endorsement, through his deeds and his platform.

McDonnell's insistence that taxes not be raised on Virginia's citizens and businesses represents not only a sound and pragmatic policy decision -- it also demonstrates one of his fundamental beliefs about the relationship between the government and the governed. In an era when government at many levels seems out of control -- prone to bouts of fiscal immaturity -- McDonnell understands that an effective, compassionate public sector is always defined by limited government. And he knows that those who earn paychecks and profits have first claim on those earnings. The tax collector must play a secondary role.

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In most of these races including the last Presidential tons of money were spent on lies and misrepresntation on TV which went unanswered because of the lack of funds. In most cases that could have been answered with lower cost effective print piece distribution. In 2010 the socialists are going to resort to smear and slander and spend big bucks which they’ll get ....Check this out
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Correction that’s
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