For Kilgore: RTD Endorses the GOP Candidate for Virginia Governor

Richmond Times-Dispatch ^ | Sunday, October 30, 2005 | Editorial

[Ligeia]

In the race for governor, the Times-Dispatch today endorses Jerry Kilgore. Contrary to the too-usual sentiment on the part of voters contemplating an election, this is not a lesser-of-two-evils decision but a positive endorsement of Kilgore.

Why? Two principal reasons.

Issues

Because Kilgore's views are in the mainstream of Virginia's voters, he holds the advantage on key issues.

For instance:

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• Finally, Kilgore is right on these issues: (1) As a law-and-order guy, former prosecutor, and former Virginia public safety secretary (under Governor George Allen), he is tough on crime. (2) He supports genuine merit pay for teachers. (3) He wants to raise from $2,500 to $4,000 tuition assistance grants -- to make Virginia's private colleges more affordable to Virginia students. And (4) he is categorical in his opposition to civil unions.

  Sincerity & Conviction

  Kilgore shares the values of Virginia's citizenry. He is a Republican conservative appealing to an electorate that regularly describes itself as conservative. Virginia has two Republican U.S. senators and has gone Democratic for president only once since 1952. Virginia's voters have elected a number of Democratic governors since their first Republican governor, Linwood Holton, took office in 1970. But to win, those Democrats often have had to sell themselves -- as Mark Warner did -- as moderately conservative.

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  This newspaper is for Jerry Kilgore. He is right on the crucial issues. He is straightforwardly in tune with the views and values of most Virginia voters. He would go to the Executive Mansion with the courage to fight for his convictions -- and Virginia hardly needs a governor who would not.

  Come November 8, we urge you to give him your vote, too.

This story can be found at: RTD

[Ligeia]

Our View

Culpeper Star-Exponent
Saturday, November 5, 2005

When it comes to reflecting the common sense conservative values of rural Virginians, Republican Jerry Kilgore is the clear choice for governor. Fellow GOP candidates Bill Bolling (lieutenant governor) and Bob McDonnell (attorney general) also deserve a shot in Richmond. Jerry Kilgore has practical ideas when it comes to helping localities fund school building projects - an issue Culpeper knows all too well. He supports performance-based incentives for teachers and has a solid plan to attract and retain young educators. Kilgore's "A" rating from the National Rifle Association plays well in these parts, and he has taken strong stances against gang activity, domestic violence and letting illegal immigrants enjoy some of the same rights as documented citizens.

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In the end, all three state races come down to an ideological clash between left of center and right of center. It's clear which candidates are on either side. It's also clear which candidates embody the values that are in harmony with those of Culpeper County.

We endorse Jerry Kilgore for Governor of Virginia.

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[moose2004]

I hope Kilgore pulls it out, it's going to be close.

[Ligeia]

Ping list Pingaroo this Sunday morning.

Another thread says this online poll at the RTD is being clobbered by the teachers' union, VEA. We need to hit back!

http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FPage%2FRTD_SectionFront&c=Page&cid=1058750343776

[Ligeia]

It's going to all be about turnout, isn't it? I'm on schedule for phone banking two more shifts before Election Day. Hope it helps!

[Ligeia]

Jerry Kilgore for Virginia Governor!

[Ligeia]

 

 

For Release: Friday, November 4, 2005                                 Website: www.jerrykilgore.com

Contact: Tim Murtaugh or Tucker Martin                                 Phone: (804) 421-9966

E-Mail: tim@jerrykilgore.com or tucker@jerrykilgore.com

 

Public Schedule for Jerry Kilgore for Sunday, November 6, 2005 and Monday, November 7, 2005

 

RICHMOND – Former Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jerry Kilgore will make the following public appearances on Sunday, November 6, 2005 and Monday, November 7, 2005.  All members of the media are invited and encouraged to attend each event.

 

Sunday, November 6, 2005

 

9:00 a.m.                     Sunday Church Service

 

The Falls Church

115 East Fairfax Street

Falls Church, Virginia

 

10:45 a.m.                   Sunday Church Service

 

McLean Bible Church

8925 Leesburg Pike

Vienna, Virginia

                                   

                                    6:00 p.m.                     Work Tailgates at Redskins-Eagles Game

                                                                        With Senator George Allen

                                                                        (Contact Tim Murtaugh at (804) 640-3747

                                                                        to coordinate.)

 

Fed Ex Field

Landover, Maryland

 

                                    8:00 p.m.                     Work Main Gate with Senator George Allen

 

Fed Ex Field

Landover, Maryland

 

Monday, November 7, 2005

 

6:00 a.m.                     Greet Commuters with Congressmen Frank Wolf

                                    And Tom Davis

 

Metro Vienna Station

2900 Nutley St.

Fairfax, Virginia

 

11:15 a.m.                   Media Availability with Senator George Allen

 

Norfolk Airport

Piedmont Hawthorne

6101 Burton Station Road

Norfolk, Virginia

                                   

                                    1:00 p.m.                     Media Availability with Senator George Allen

 

Roanoke Airport

Piedmont Hawthorne

22 Waypoint Drive

Roanoke, Virginia

 

                                    4:00 p.m.                     Abingdon Rally

 

Virginia Highlands Airport

18521 Lee Highway

Abingdon, Virginia

 

                                    8:00 p.m.                     Richmond Rally with President Bush

                                                                        (Please call White House Media Affairs at

                                                                        (202) 456-6238 for credentials)

 

Richmond International Airport

Dominion Hangar

5700 Clarkson Road

Richmond, Virginia

 

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Virginians for Jerry Kilgore • Post Office Box 17098 • Richmond, Virginia 23226

(804) 421-9966 • fax (804) 421-9968

www.jerrykilgore.com

Paid for and authorized by Virginians for Jerry Kilgore

Tim Murtaugh

Press Secretary

Virginians for Jerry Kilgore

Office: (804) 421-9966

Cell: (804) 640-3747

E-Mail: tim@jerrykilgore.com

 

 

[moose2004]

I'm originally from Lynchburg (I live in New York City), and I sincerely hope Kilgore wins.

[Ligeia]

Thanks for your good wishes! I'm off to church now. The campaign has chosen my church as one of the two Jerry's going to be visiting today!

On to victory!

[jmaroneps37]

Go Jerry! You have this Catholic New Yorker's prayers and best wishes.

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Turnout, Turnout, Turnout!!! You good folks in Virginia can cripple the national Democrat Party with a victory for Kilgore. This can be a "critcal path" election. Every conservative and every Republican should get to the polls and make sure everyone of like mind does exactly the same. If Kilgore wions this one and Forrester runs close in New Jersey, the Democrat Party will be seriously hurt going into the mid-term elections of 2006. Every Kilgore Virgina voter must turnout and vote. Once again, "Turnout" is the key to victory.

[.cnI redruM]

Down tot he wire and trending slightly Kaine. Kilgore needs a really strong bottom of the 9th.

[Dems_R_Losers]

Good calls on Sunday's schedule. The Falls Church is one of the leading Episcopal parishes fighting the homosexual takeover of ECUSA. The McLean Bible Church is a huge suburban evangelical church with a huge missionary program. Both are very good places for Kilgore to mine votes and volunteers in Northern Virginia. Religious voters should put Kilgore over the top IF he can get them to the polls.. Come on, Virginia!!!!

[TwoSue]

I saw Kilgore, Bolling, McDonnell and George Allen in Lynchburg Friday!

[moose2004]

Go Kilgore!

[Ligeia]

Go Jerry! You have this Catholic New Yorker's prayers and best wishes.

Thanks for your prayers! Another New Yorker, Rudy Guiliani has campaigned here and has recorded a great GOTV message that's running this weekend. Rudy's help should help sway some undecideds and independents!

[Ligeia]

Turnout, Turnout, Turnout!!! You good folks in Virginia can cripple the national Democrat Party with a victory for Kilgore. This can be a "critcal path" election. Every conservative and every Republican should get to the polls and make sure everyone of like mind does exactly the same. If Kilgore wions this one and Forrester runs close in New Jersey, the Democrat Party will be seriously hurt going into the mid-term elections of 2006. Every Kilgore Virgina voter must turnout and vote. Once again, "Turnout" is the key to victory.

We're working on it! We have great helpers here from the RNC. Ken Mehlman has made winning this race a priority, so all of you who've donated this year to the RNC, we in Virginia thank you. Even if you grumbled when you did it!

[Ligeia]

Good calls on Sunday's schedule. The Falls Church is one of the leading Episcopal parishes fighting the homosexual takeover of ECUSA. The McLean Bible Church is a huge suburban evangelical church with a huge missionary program. Both are very good places for Kilgore to mine votes and volunteers in Northern Virginia. Religious voters should put Kilgore over the top IF he can get them to the polls.. Come on, Virginia!!!!

Jerry was very warmly received at McLean Bible this morning. It was apparent he has the conservative Christian vote sewn up. He has a great ad running on Christian radio describing the differences between him and his opponent on issues that matter to evangelicals. We need some more of the independent vote to realize that Kaine is simply too liberal for Virginia and swing our way.

[Crolis]

Since I work all day on Tuesday (6am-6pm), I made sure to get to Fairfax County Government Center and vote in-person absentee. If you're in Fairfax County, it's a quick process and if you can't get to the polls due to a prior commitment, whether business or for something previously scheduled, I encourage you to head over to the Government Center and vote.

They have a fairly quick setup, and touch screen machines that speed you through the process. The ballot this year is pretty short, having just the 3 statewide races and maybe a local delegate or representative.

So far I'm noticing that Kilgore posters and some for other good conservatives are being defaced in the areas I drive around. No doubt the left is up to no good.

If you can't make it on Tuesday, drop by Monday and vote!

[Ligeia]

The in-person absentee voting is indeed a highly convenient addition to our polling process. Yesterday was the last day, however, so I didn't want anyone heading out tomorrow per your otherwise great suggestion. The only voting now is Tuesday, Election Day, November 8.

The Electoral Board and General Registrar for Fairfax County, Virginia

I'm sure glad you voted!