For about seven years now, I have read virtually every opinion/editorial, every letter to the editor and the weekly columns. There have been so many letters and opinions about candidates for the upcoming
election, and I’d like to add mine.
Creigh Deeds’ supporters make too much of Mr. McDonnell’s thesis of 20 years past. What did Deeds write? Where is his thesis? Mr. McDonnell has a well established record and, in particular, he has
been endorsed by the NFIB. This business group has given McDonnell its Gold Seal of Approval with an “A” rating and Deeds an “F”. A good business climate means jobs.
Deeds has a 94 percent rating from labor unions, but Mr. McDonnell supports our “Right to Work” laws. The unions want the card check option, negating the secret ballot in determining whether employees even want union representation. Unions can serve some useful purposes, but they have become far too demanding and, along with government regulation, lawsuits and countless other
government agencies, they have bankrupted thousands of companies and sent millions of jobs overseas. The auto industry, airlines, textile/clothing, footwear, ship building, and the list goes on and on,
have been devastated.
Mr. Deeds’ stand on Cap and Trade, stimulus funding, taxes and the fact that he really does not have a plan for transportation is troublesome. As long as he has been in the General Assembly he should
have some ideas.
Bob Marshall has proven time and again that he is a man of integrity and principles. He has been tested many times and, even against his own party, he has not wavered. I’m sure Mr. Bell is a fine man
but, considering the current situation throughout Virginia and the country, I’m going to vote for Mr. Marshall. In other words, I’m going with what I know.
All of us have a responsibility to vote, but it should be an informed vote. It is essential that we vote for what is best for the country and the Commonwealth, not a party.
JESSE VINT
Gainesville
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