Richmond Mayor Champions Moran in New Richmond Ad

June 4th, 2009
~ Dwight Jones Supports Candidate’s History of Fighting for Virginians ~

ALEXANDRIA – Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones goes on air in Richmond this week supporting Brian Moran’s campaign for Governor. Jones explains why he personally supports Moran after working with him in the Virginia House of Delegates for 10 years, emphasizing Moran’s proven record of fighting for Virginia’s families. Jones is a former Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus.

Listen to the 30-second ad: http://brianmoran.com/assets/2009/6/4/moranjonesendorse.mp3h

“Like many other local leaders around Virginia who support Brian’s campaign for Governor, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones knows what how to govern and improve lives for Virginia families,” Moran's Campaign Manager Andrew Roos said. “Virginians need a Governor who will fight for them every day, and Brian has proven he can and will do that. We’re proud to have the Mayor reaching out to Richmond residents with Brian’s message.”

Ad Transcript Title: “Mayor Jones Knows”
    Hi, I’m Dwight Jones, and I’m Mayor of Richmond. And on June 9th, I’m supporting Brian Moran for Governor.

    Brian Moran grew up in a working-class family and has a lifelong proven record of getting in the trenches and fighting for our community. Brian has always been there for us. And that’s why Richmond Commonwealth Attorney Mike Herring and the Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus Kenny Alexander are supporting him as well.

    As the Democratic leader, Brian Moran led the fight to elect Democrats and turn one of the reddest states blue, helping to elect President Barack Obama.

    Brian Moran is the only candidate for governor who led the fight to raise the minimum wage, and now he wants to increase it. He will work to raise teacher pay and make sure every child has health care.

    Brian Moran fights for Main Street, not Wall Street, and he will always be there for us. And that’s why we need him right now.

    I know Brian Moran. I worked with for 10 years in the House of Delegates for the state of Virginia. And Brian Moran is the man we need for governor.
Brian Moran has a 20-year record of fighting for the people of Virginia. He was Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a Delegate from Alexandria City and Fairfax County. Prior to that, he served as a prosecutor in Arlington County.

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