Lynchburg Voters League, Virginia Democratic Activists Endorse McAuliffe for Governor
Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe was today endorsed by the Lynchburg Voters League, a historically African American organization focused on voters' rights. Citing McAuliffe's grassroots campaign and his record or working to involve new and diverse groups in the electoral process, the group named McAuliffe the best candidate to represent the Democratic Party and beat Bob McDonnell in November.
"We have been incredibly impressed by Terry's grassroots focus and his serious effort to listen to and involved Virginians in his campaign," said Rev. Dr. James E. Coleman, Jr., Vice President of the Lynchburg Voters League. "That focus on grassroots campaigning was what put Barack Obama in the White House last November, and a grassroots campaign is the only option for Democrats this year if we want to keep our state blue. Terry is the only candidate with a statewide organization and the only candidate the can beat Bob McDonnell."
Also today, nearly 20 Democratic activists from across the Commonwealth, including Young Democrats, local officials, and Obama volunteers, offered their endorsement of McAuliffe.
"Over the last several elections, I have watched Virginia turn blue, and I have seen all the hard work that Democrats young and old have put into making that happen," said Norfolk City Council Member Daun Hester. "This year, we have to make sure that we don't cede those gains. Virginian families need a common-sense Democratic governor now more than ever. We've got to get Virginia's economy back on track and ensure that we aren't leaving any Virginians behind."
The full list of those endorsing follows below.
Andy Cerillo - Secretary, Sully District Democrats
Ariel Gonzalez - Alexandria Young Democrats, Executive Board Member
Kevin Bailey - Alexandria Young Democrats, Executive Board Member
Gabe Morgan - Sheriff, Newport News
Alexander Palmer - Vice President, Norfolk Area Young Democrats
Curt Hazel - Parlimentarian, Newport News Democratic Committee
Nancy McPherson - Activist Member, Chesapeake Democratic Committee
Andrea James - Executive Board Member, Alexandria Young Democrats
Adam Osterman - Executive Board Member, Alexandria Young Democrats
Patrick Austin - Former Obama Field Organizer, Norfolk
Wally Cotten - Former Chair, Suffolk Veterans & Military Families for Obama
Jen Little - Member, Mathews County School Board and DPVA Central Committee, 1st CD
Tony Barney - Sterling District Chair, Loudoun County Democratic Committee and 10th CDDC Member
Andrea Lyons - Activist Young Democrat, Chesterfield
Marrett Ceo - Vice President, Loudoun County Young Democrats
Rebecca Grandi - Former Chair, Virginia Beach Democratic Committee
Lovely Lall - Loudoun County Democratic Committee, Balls Bluff Precinct Captain
Daun Hester - City Council Member and Former Vice Mayor, Norfolk
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“At meet-and-greets from small-town Leesburg to exurban Manassas to far-south Martinsville, he douses voters in an ebullient rain of proposals… McAuliffe’s ideas may be hard to beat.”
– The New Republic, 2/4/09
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“In the midst of a daunting travel schedule and after releasing truly ambitious business and energy plans for the Commonwealth, he still maintains an energy level that those of us ten years younger would be hard pressed to match.”
– The Loudoun Independent, 4/1/09
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“McAuliffe is rolling out a series of position papers on energy and business that go well beyond the typical two-page brochure full of bromides…his substantive pitches have raised expectations and pointed the way toward a different, more high-toned campaign.”
– Richmond Times-Dispatch, 3/25/09
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“Although many State House insiders were initially skeptical of McAuliffe, he has been running a nearly flawless campaign. Democrats and Republicans are taking him seriously.”
– The Washington Post, 1/22/09
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“Terry McAuliffe can get through to the (rural) culture. Like I said, he’s got a positive attitude. Terry’s also got high name recognition amongst Democrats who will vote in the primary. And McAuliffe is a good name to have out here where I live.”
– Dave “Mudcat” Saunders
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– The Washington Post, 4/3/09
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“He brings a kind of energy and visibility and presence that’s just extraordinary.”
– Bob Holsworth, professor at VCU, 2/4/09
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