Posted on 11/01/2009 2:28:23 PM PST by freespirited
If the economy and transportation are the two top crises facing Virginia, then the question is: Which candidate for governor has the best chance of solving those intertwined problems?
And the answer has to be: Bob McDonnell — although there are portions of his platform that we question. We say this with great respect for his opponent, state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, whose district includes portions of our community. We know him well and admire his record of service.
But for overall strategy and capability, the nod goes to Mr. McDonnell.
Let’s take transportation first.
Mr. Deeds would tackle the issue by forming a bipartisan blue-ribbon panel to study ways and means. His rationale is that this is the only chance for breaking the current partisan deadlock is a bipartisan, consensus-building approach.
The rationale has logic. And we agree with the spirit of bipartisanship. At any other time, we would endorse this effort.
But Virginia is at crisis point. Transportation needs must be addressed now. The commonwealth can’t wait for the results of another study or more group ruminating before taking action....[snip]
Finally, if how one runs a campaign signals how one runs an office, then again Mr. McDonnell is the stronger candidate. Mr. Deeds won a difficult primary against two strong contenders and started the summer in good position. He has steadily lost ground. Although some of this may be fallout due to growing public dissatisfaction with President Obama, a fellow Democrat, it is also true that Mr. Deeds has failed to articulate a clear, strong vision.
With all due respect to Mr. Deeds, The Daily Progress endorses Bob McDonnell.
New road projects are stalled, secondary roads are being neglected and unless something is done soon Virginia won’t have enough money even to keep up with maintenance
(Excerpt) Read more at 2.dailyprogress.com ...
Endorsement ping.
Yes we can! ;-)
Ahhhhhhhh I love the smell of napalm on the Obamanation in the morning...
I love that smell!
Correction:
Yes we will!;-)
And Wednesday morning it will be:
Yes we DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great news in Va!!! Just don’t get complacent, the bigger percentage you win by, the more BamBam is hurt. Lets just pray for a win in NJ. Hopefully there won’t be a large turnout among the dead / ACORN/ non-eligible to vote population in that state
http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/ for Governor
http://www.billbolling.com/ for Lieutenant Governor
http://www.cuccinelli.com/ for Attorney General
The Charlottesville paper? Is that unusual. I’m feeling nervous.
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