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Korean American Democrat of Virginia Endorse Moran for Governor
March 31st, 2009
~ Fighter for Equal Opportunity~
ALEXANDRIA – The Korean American Democrat of Virginia organization endorsed Brian Moran for Governor. The Korean American Democrats of Virginia have worked to mobilize the Korean American communities in Northern Virginia to vote and to participate in the state and federal electoral processes. They cited Moran’s long-time efforts to fight for minority communities and to expand opportunities.“Brian Moran has been a consistent figure within the Virginia community and has always had an open-door attitude with Korean Americans and other minority communities,” Michael Kimm, President of KADVA, said.
He continued, “Specifically, his plans to expand opportunities for small, women- and minority-owned businesses, and increasing their opportunity to partner with the Commonwealth are very critical to a lot of Korean American-owned small businesses. Brian has visited our churches, listened to our challenges and supported our cultural opinions. Hence, he is our choice to be the Democratic candidate 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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Appomattox Democratic Leaders Line Up Behind Brian Moran
March 30th, 2009
APPOMATTOX – Key Democratic leaders in Appomattox County announced their support of Brian Moran for Governor today. Moran received the endorsements of Appomattox Democratic Committee Chair Frank Poynter and First Vice-Chair Ora McCoy. They highlighted his long record of fighting for the people of Virginia and his plans for economic development and job creation. On Sunday, Moran received the endorsement of Stafford Democratic Committee Chairman Marc Broklawski.
“Brian Moran always fights for people, no matter where in Virginia they live,” Poynter said. “He’s worked with local Democrats across the commonwealth to build our party, elect Democrats and move the Warner-Kaine agenda forward. I know he’ll look out for every region because he shares our values and our commitment to working people.”
Moran has put forward bold plans as part of his “Economic Recovery Tour” that will jumpstart our economy and create jobs within small businesses. He’s proposed a health care plan that insures every child and expands health care in rural Virginia. Moran is the only candidate opposed to offshore drilling.
“I’m proud to have these Appomattox Democrats join my campaign for Governor,” Moran said. “They know that I will fight for every region and for people in every corner of the Commonwealth.”
“Local Democrats need someone like Brian Moran in the Governor’s office,” McCoy said. “My early commitment to his campaign is steadfast. From raising the minimum wage to protecting the environment, he is fighting the good fight for all our important issues. Now we will fight for him.”
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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“Brian Moran always fights for people, no matter where in Virginia they live,” Poynter said. “He’s worked with local Democrats across the commonwealth to build our party, elect Democrats and move the Warner-Kaine agenda forward. I know he’ll look out for every region because he shares our values and our commitment to working people.”
Moran has put forward bold plans as part of his “Economic Recovery Tour” that will jumpstart our economy and create jobs within small businesses. He’s proposed a health care plan that insures every child and expands health care in rural Virginia. Moran is the only candidate opposed to offshore drilling.
“I’m proud to have these Appomattox Democrats join my campaign for Governor,” Moran said. “They know that I will fight for every region and for people in every corner of the Commonwealth.”
“Local Democrats need someone like Brian Moran in the Governor’s office,” McCoy said. “My early commitment to his campaign is steadfast. From raising the minimum wage to protecting the environment, he is fighting the good fight for all our important issues. Now we will fight for him.”
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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Stafford Democratic Chair Supports Brian Moran
March 29th, 2009
In today’s Fredericksburg Freelance Star, the Chairman of the Stafford County Democratic Committee adds his name to the growing list of Democratic leaders backing Brian Moran for Governor.
The Letter to the Editor is available here: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/032009/03292009/453187
The Letter to the Editor is available here: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/032009/03292009/453187
Letter to the Editor: Brian Moran is tops among the Dems
By: Marc Broklawski, Stafford Democratic Committee Chairman
I have had the high honor and privilege of meeting dozens of Democrats running for local, statewide, and federal office.
This year, we have three excellent gubernatorial candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination; however, I believe one among them rises to the top, possessing the personal attributes and bold, progressive solutions necessary to lead us through these challenging times. That's Brian Moran.
As Brian so eloquently states on the stump, "Public service is not about the politicians, but is about the people we are fighting for."
As the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, he has been on the front lines in the battle to increase the minimum wage and to create an earned income tax credit for Virginia's families; secure the largest investment in public education in Virginia's history; and protect our children from Internet sex predators through passage of Alicia's Law.
There is no one else I would rather have fighting for Virginia than Brain Moran.
Recently, Stafford Democrats met with great success, due in large part to the support we have received from Brian. With his help, the Stafford Board of Supervisors has for the first time flipped to a Democratic majority.
As governor, Brian will work tirelessly to create green jobs; mandate that one-quarter of our energy comes from renewable sources; ban predatory lending practices; require that smart growth planning be a critical part of any comprehensive transportation solution; and ensure that every single child in Virginia is covered by health insurance.
In these challenging times, one thing is clear: we need a governor who matches rhetoric with action.
On June 9, please join me in supporting Brian Moran in the Democratic primary for governor.
Young Democrat Leaders Back Brian Moran for Gov
March 28th, 2009
~ Campus Democrats and Students for Barack Obama Leaders ~
~ On Eve of Young Dems Convention ~
ALEXANDRIA – The former presidents of the Young Democrats and College Democrats of Virginia join with a number of Students for Barack Obama, Virginia Young Democrats and College Democrats leaders in endorsing Brian Moran on the eve of the Virginia Young Democrats Convention. Brian Moran will speak to their convention in Charlottesville this Saturday at 10:45 a.m.The leaders cited Moran’s commitment to education, his focus on the future and his long history of fighting for Virginia Democrats. “Brian has proven to be an effective legislator and a true fighter for the progressive values that will keep Virginia moving forward in the 21st century,” said Eugene Resnick, former president of the College Democrats of Virginia Federation.
Moran championed the largest investment in higher education in the state’s history which kept tuition lower. He has also fought to expand student financial aid and co-authored a community college transfer program to make community college students’ four-year education more affordable. Moran is the only candidate to oppose a new coal plant in Surry and to oppose offshore drilling. His healthcare plan includes expanding the age students can stay as dependents for health insurance to 26 so more young adults remain insured.
“We are honored that these young Democrats have put their trust in Brian Moran to lead this Commonwealth’s future in the right direction,” said Dominic Gabello, Political Director of Virginians for Brian Moran. Gabello is a former two-term President of the Virginia Young Democrats. “I know what young people can do when they get behind a campaign, and Brian’s excited to work together with them once again.”
ENDORSERS
Young and College Democrats Leadership
- John Alex Golden , Immediate Past President, Virginia Young Democrats
- Eugene Resnick, Former President, College Democrats of Virginia Federation
- Bree Raum*
- John Chapman*
- Kenton Ngo*
- Sarah Lowdon*
- Amanda Wolfe*
- Heather Carr, President, College Democrats of Regent University
- Alexander Palmer, Vice President, Norfolk Area Young Democrats
- Neal Osbourne, Secretary, Southwest Virginia Young Democrats
- Darrell Coffey, Vice President of Communications, College Democrats of Virginia Commonwealth University; President, Rams for Moran
- Jeff Bennett, Co-Chair of Public Relations, Christopher Newport University YDs
- Krista Bernt, Co-Chair of Public Relations, Christopher Newport University YDs
- Susan Fisher, Communications Program Director, University Democrats at UVA
- Carolina Ferrerosa, Chair, La Alianza: Coalition of Hispanic/Latino Leaders at UVA
- Aimee Fausser, President, Hokies for Moran, Virginia Tech University
- Nathaniel Morris, President, Christopher Newport University Captains for Moran
- Brian Rapp, Clean Energy Coalition and EARTH activist, James Madison University
- Rashad Drakeford, Deputy National Field Director, Students for Barack Obama
- Edward Reed, Deputy Field Coordinator for Virginia, Students for Barack Obama
- Frank Anderson, Coordinator, Students for Barack Obama at Northern Virginia CC
- Jordan Butler, Coordinator, Students for Barack Obama at Radford University
- Max Wolfson, former Organizing Fellow for Obama for America
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT
“Brian Moran is a candidate who clearly supports not just Virginia, but Virginians,” Susan Fisher said. “Having grown up in Southwest Virginia and then moving to Charlottesville for four years at UVA, I know that Moran has my interest at heart no matter where in the state that interest finds me!”
“As a former leader of Students for Barack Obama here at Radford University, I know what matters to college students when it comes to a candidate,” Jordan Butler said. “Brian Moran has the right record on education, green energy and job creation to continue the prosperity of the Warner/Kaine years and is a candidate that young voters across the Commonwealth can feel confident voting for.”
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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Adam Ebbin Backs Moran
March 27th, 2009
~ Proven Fighter for Equality~
ALEXANDRIA – Delegate Adam Ebbin announced his support of Brian Moran for Governor of Virginia today. Ebbin is the highest-ranking openly gay elected official in Virginia and the only openly gay member of the General Assembly. Ebbin cited Moran’s long-term commitment to fighting discrimination and his strong opposition to the Marshall-Newman Amendment.“Brian Moran has always been a leader in the fight against discrimination, even when it wasn’t popular,” Ebbin said. “He was the only candidate to fight against writing discrimination into our constitution. I was proud to stand with him in the General Assembly, to campaign with him against the Marshall-Newman Amendment, and I will stand behind his campaign for Governor.”
Moran has been repeatedly endorsed by the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club and received the support of Equality Virginia PAC during his time in the legislature. Moran consistently voted against and campaigned against the Marshall-Newman Amendment in 2006. He is the only candidate for Governor to do so.
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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Moran Proposes Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan
March 26th, 2009
~ Plan Invests in People, Entrepreneurs ~
~ Grow the Economy from the Bottom Up, Not Top Down ~
~Watchdog for Federal Stimulus~
RICHMOND – At a small business on Richmond’s Northside, Brian Moran announced his economic stimulus and recovery plans for Virginia, as part of his “Economic Recovery Tour.” Moran laid out a comprehensive economic stimulus and recovery plan that focuses on growing small businesses, creating local jobs and investing directly in hard-working people. The recovery tour began Friday in Charlottesville and included stops in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia.“People are struggling today, and they need us to take real action to fix our economy,” Moran said. “We’re going to grow this economy from the bottom up, not the top down. It’s time we started investing in Main Street, not just Wall Street, and help our small businesses create jobs.”
Moran’s plan focuses on stimulating the economy through investments in small business and job creation, including a tax credit for job creation. Moran will focus on small businesses because he knows that they represent more than 97 percent of the Commonwealth’s employers and make up approximately half of the private workforce in Virginia.
- New Jobs Tax Incentive. Brian Moran will create a small business job creation tax credit of $2,000 per new employee for small businesses that hire new employees and retain them for at least one year.
- Small Business Income Tax Investment. Today, many of Virginia’s small businesses are struggling just to make ends meet in a tough economy. That is why Brian Moran will eliminate the corporate income tax for small businesses making less than $200,000 per year. This could make the difference between a company investing and having to shut its doors, between hiring additional employees and laying off employees.
- Assembling an Economic Strike Force. Mark Warner came to office in a difficult time and created an Economic Strike Force by executive order. Brian Moran worked with Governor Tim Kaine to pass this into law and make it permanent. As governor, Brian will reinvigorate Virginia’s Economic Strike Force to focus on recruiting businesses to Virginia’s hardest hit communities. Moran will visit the regions of the Commonwealth most devastated by high unemployment in both rural and urban areas of the Commonwealth during his first 100 days in office and will work with each area to create economic development plans to help them get back on their feet.
- Creating a Federal Stimulus Watchdog. Brian Moran will create a Stimulus Watchdog to coordinate the federal dollars flowing into Virginia and ensure that they are invested wisely, not wasted. This position is an important check to ensure that Virginia’s stimulus money goes to critical areas like teachers, law enforcement officers, and projects that create jobs. It will have auditing authority, will answer directly to the governor and be charged to ensure accountability for the federal stimulus money flowing into Virginia.
Moran’s plan also makes critical investments in economic fairness so working families can succeed in this difficult economy.
- Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit. Brian Moran championed Virginia’s Earned Income Tax Credit when it passed in 2006. As governor, he will fight to make it refundable and ensure this tax credit makes it into the pockets of working Virginians so that they can afford the necessities of life and infuse much-needed spending into the economy.
- Raising the Minimum Wage. Brian Moran supports indexing Virginia’s minimum wage to inflation. Unlike Social Security, the minimum wage is not currently indexed to inflation. A dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to, and by indexing our minimum wage to inflation, we can ensure that Virginia’s families can continue to afford the rising costs of goods and services, participate in economic growth, and continue to drive that growth in Virginia.
- Made Virginia the best-managed state in the nation;
- Saved Virginia’s AAA bond rating, the gold standard for strong business; and
- Kept Virginia the best state for business, three years running.
Crossing the Globe to Bring Jobs to Virginia. As a member of the Governor’s India Trade Mission, Brian Moran helped bring jobs and $100 million in investment back to Virginia. He became the first legislator to participate in such a trip. Brian also participated in a delegation to Israel, where he met with government, industry and trade leaders. Using his understanding of how both government and business work, he laid the groundwork or economic opportunities with this key friend and ally of the Virginia and the United States.
Read the full plan: http://brianmoran.com/assets/2009/3/26/Economy-Recovery.pdf
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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Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidates Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe, and Brian Moran announced that, pending format negotiations, they have accepted and would participate in 5 debates across the Commonwealth, as well as 3 joint appearances.
Deeds campaign manager Joe Abbey, McAuliffe campaign manager Mike Henry, and Moran general consultant Steve Jarding released the following joint statement on the announcement of the debates:
"We are pleased to announce this debate and joint appearance schedule in the run-up to the June 9th primary to pick our next Democratic Governor of Virginia. Our campaigns worked together to schedule as many joint appearances and debates as possible all across the Commonwealth. Our candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe, and Brian Moran - look forward to having several spirited debates on the important issues facing Virginians."
The three campaigns agreed to the following debates:
Deeds campaign manager Joe Abbey, McAuliffe campaign manager Mike Henry, and Moran general consultant Steve Jarding released the following joint statement on the announcement of the debates:
"We are pleased to announce this debate and joint appearance schedule in the run-up to the June 9th primary to pick our next Democratic Governor of Virginia. Our campaigns worked together to schedule as many joint appearances and debates as possible all across the Commonwealth. Our candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe, and Brian Moran - look forward to having several spirited debates on the important issues facing Virginians."
The three campaigns agreed to the following debates:
- April 19th: Farm Team Debate in Williamsburg
- April 23rd: Virginia Education Association's Convention Debate in Hampton
- April 28th: Sorensen Institute/Danville Register & Bee Debate in Danville Debate in Blacksburg
- April 29th: Huffington Post/Not Larry Sabato/Fire Dog Lake/Collegiate Times Debate in Blacksburg
- May 19th: Washington Post/Northern Virginia Community College Debate in Annandale
- April 3rd: Northern Virginia Technology Council/Microsoft Forum in McLean
- April 21st: Crusade for Voters Forum in Richmond
- TBD: Democratic Club of Greensprings Forum in Greensprings
ALEXANDRIA – Virginians for Brian Moran made the following statement about last night’s fundraiser for CEO Terry McAuliffe, hosted by Republican operative Ed Rogers at the lobbying firm he shares with Haley Barbour, Vice-Chair of the Republican Governors Association. Rogers has worked to defeat scores of Democrats nationwide, including President Barack Obama last year.
The Politico reported on the fundraiser yesterday afternoon: http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0309/McAuliffe_holds_fundraiser_at_GOP_lobbying_shop.html?showall
Moran Campaign Manager Andrew Roos said:
“It’s offensive to see Terry McAuliffe raising money with the likes of Republican operative and lobbyist Ed Rogers. Rogers joined Rush Limbaugh and others in raising racially and religiously charged attacks against then Senator Obama. It’s sad that in the same week Terry McAuliffe aired a radio ad claiming credit for helping to elect Barack Obama, he’s holding a fundraiser with someone who did everything he could to defeat him. We need people who stand up to partner with President Obama in the White House not people who condone these kinds of Rove-style attacks.”
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The Politico reported on the fundraiser yesterday afternoon: http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0309/McAuliffe_holds_fundraiser_at_GOP_lobbying_shop.html?showall
Moran Campaign Manager Andrew Roos said:
“It’s offensive to see Terry McAuliffe raising money with the likes of Republican operative and lobbyist Ed Rogers. Rogers joined Rush Limbaugh and others in raising racially and religiously charged attacks against then Senator Obama. It’s sad that in the same week Terry McAuliffe aired a radio ad claiming credit for helping to elect Barack Obama, he’s holding a fundraiser with someone who did everything he could to defeat him. We need people who stand up to partner with President Obama in the White House not people who condone these kinds of Rove-style attacks.”
- Ed Rogers attacks Barack Obama while debating Democratic strategist Joe Trippi. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKNLIoWyVx0)
- In a debate with The Nation's Ari Melber, Republican Ed Rogers defends false and bigoted GOP attacks on Obama. (ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsf6rG3lBSQ&feature=PlayList&p=8B8E3C34319CE5F7&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=15h)
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Moran Files Petitions for Governor
March 24th, 2009
~ Unprecedented Support and a Record of Fighting for People~
RICHMOND, Va. – At the State Board of Elections headquarters in Richmond, the Moran campaign submitted 16,928 petition signatures, more than the necessary 10,000 petitions to be placed on the ballot for Governor in the June 9th Democratic primary.“Today we’ve taken the next step in a campaign built from the bottom up, not the top down,” Brian Moran said. “We have leaders all across Virginia who’ve stepped forward in support of my campaign because we know Virginia needs a governor with a proven record of fighting for people. I’m proud to submit these petitions and put my name on the ballot to continue the work started by Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.”
In recent weeks, Moran has rolled out the boldest energy plan to create thousands of jobs and to oppose offshore drilling and a new coal plan in Surry. He has proposed a health-care plan that insures every Virginia child, a Homeowners’ Bill of Rights to fight foreclosures and a government efficiency plan that makes sure Virginia remains the best-managed state in the nation. He is currently on his “Economic Recovery Tour” outlining his plans to stimulate and restart the economy.
The campaign has an unprecedented list of supporters across Virginia that’s available at: http://www.brianmoran.com/public-endorsements.
Brian Moran has a 20-year 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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Statement on Offshore Drilling
March 24th, 2009
~Today is 20th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez~
ALEXANDRIA – Brian Moran made the following statement today on the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on March 24, 1989. This was one of the largest spills in U.S. history and one of our largest ecological disasters. At a minimum, the tanker spilled 10.8 million gallons of crude oil. Brian Moran is the only candidate for Governor to oppose drilling off Virginia’s coast.“Twenty years ago the Exxon Valdez spill caused untold ecological damage and environmental harm. On a day like today we must consider the important environmental treasures here in Virginia. There is no stronger reminder of why we need alternative energy solutions, like offshore wind, rather than offshore drilling. We can’t solve our 21st century energy challenges with 19th century fossil fuels.”
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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Most Democratic Leaders from State’s Largest Jurisdiction Back Moran
March 17th, 2009
~ Fairfax and Fairfax City Democrats Back Moran for Governor~
~ Fairfax City Firefighters Join Campaign ~
FAIRFAX CITY – At Old Town Hall in Fairfax, elected Democratic leaders, former elected leaders and party leaders all announced their support of Brian Moran for Governor. They were joined by the City of Fairfax Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Local 2702, who also announced their support. The leaders cited Moran’s proven record of fighting for people as a prosecutor, legislator and Democratic leader. Fairfax County is the state’s largest jurisdiction with well over a million residents.Endorsers include the majority of Democrats on the Board of Supervisors, the School Board and in the House of Delegates. The School Board Chairman, Fairfax Sheriff and former Democratic Committee Chair are among the endorsers.
The endorsements, coming from long-time and new local leaders, demonstrate Moran’s depth of support in this important county. These supporters are leaders of their communities and proven vote-getters; they know how to win campaigns in Fairfax.
ENDORSERS
Majority of the Democrats on the Board of Supervisors
- Jeff McKay (Lee)
- Penny Gross (Mason)
- John Foust (Dranesville)
- Gerry Hyland (Mount Vernon);
- Chairman Dan Stork (Mount Vernon)
- Jim Raney (At-Large)
- Brad Center (Lee)
- Jane Strauss (Dranesville)
- Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner (Providence)
- Jim Scott
- Mark Sickles
- Kris Amundson
- David Marsden
- David Bulova
- Margi Vanderhye
- Vivian Watts
Fairfax City
- Councilman Dan Drummond
- Fairfax City Democratic Committee Chairman Joe Harmon
- City of Fairfax Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Local 2702
- Former Fairfax Democratic Committee Chair Ginny Peters
- Former School Board Member Isis Castro
- Former School Board Member Bob Frye
- Former state Senator Emilie Miller
Sheriff: Stan Barry (Fairfax County)
“I’m honored to have the support of all these elected leaders in Virginia’s largest county,” Moran said. “I was proud to fight for Northern Virginia in the legislature and will continue fighting for them as the next Governor. We have real challenges, from transportation to the need for educational excellence. We won’t meet those challenges if we don’t have someone fighting for people each and every day.”
The endorsers demonstrate the unprecedented grassroots support for Moran in one of the counties most critical to primary- and general-election success. He has recently announced a bold plan to protect our environment and create green jobs, a comprehensive health-care plan that insures every Virginia child and a homeowners’ protection plan to fight foreclosures.
STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT
“Brian’s background as a prosecutor and his career of fighting for law enforcement make him the best person to lead Virginia forward. He’s always worked hard to keep our communities safe.”
- Stan Barry, Sheriff
“Brian Moran has a career of proven leadership fighting for people, particularly fire fighters and fire responders. He’s not just said that he’ll stand with us, he’s proved it. When we’ve needed him, he’s always been there to fight for more equipment, better pay and the tools we need to keep communities safe. Our local leaders in Fairfax City are ready to get to work for Brian.”
- President Dwayne Harman, City of Fairfax Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Local 2702
“I know Brian and he’s a strong fighter for our community. He has worked hard to get results and understands the needs of local government. For 20 years Brian’s been fighting for our community, now we’re going to fight for him.”
- Supervisor Penny Gross, Mason District
“Brian Moran invested early in campaigns at the local level. He knows that for us to win we need to build a grassroots campaign, from the bottom up. Brian’s building this campaign that way and I’m proud to work together.”
- Supervisor John Foust, Dranesville District
“For 20 years, Brian Moran woke up each and every day to fight for people. Whether it’s raising teacher salaries or improving transportation, Brian’s always been there for our community. I know he’ll never stop fighting for us as Governor.”
- Supervisor Jeff McKay, Lee District
“Brian will fight for transportation solutions, affordable housing and a strong economy. He has the boldest health care plan to insure every Virginia child and expand long term care for seniors.”
- Supervisor Gerry Hyland, Mount Vernon District
“Brian Moran has a long record of fighting for public education. He’s been named ‘Child Advocate of the Year’ by the Virginia PTA. There is no better advocate or stronger fighter for public education and we need him in the Governor’s office.”
- School Board Member Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner, Providence District
“I appreciate Brian Moran’s long service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. He understands the needs of the Commonwealth and I look forward to working with him as the next Governor.”
- School Board Member Jane Strauss, Dranesville
“I support Brian Moran for Governor because I think he best understands the educational needs of our kids.”
- School Board Member Jim Raney, At-Large
"Brian Moran has a record of standing up for local governments and ensuring that they get what they deserve from Richmond. Brian has always been there, providing progressive leadership that moves Virginia - and its cities, towns and counties - forward."
- Councilman Dan Drummond, City of Fairfax
“All across Virginia, Brian has been building our Democratic party. He has fought tirelessly to protect women’s rights, invest in public education and advance equal opportunity.”
- former Senator Emilie Miller, former Chair of the Fairfax Democratic Committee
“Virginia’s public schools need someone who will wake up every day fighting for kids. Brian’s fought to reduce drunk driving, expand health care for children, and raise teacher salaries. That’s why we need Brian to be our next Governor.”
- former School Board Member Isis Castro
“We’ve turned Fairfax blue and Brian Moran was a key element of that success. He’s helped key candidates get ready to run and helped campaigns for over a decade. With Brian’s leadership, we’ve built a grassroots organization in Fairfax County that wins.”
- Ginny Peters, former Fairfax Democratic Committee Chair
“Virginia needs a governor who will make transportation the top priority. Brian has a long record of working hard to make critical investments in transportation that will grow our economy and get people moving on the roadways.”
- Delegate Vivian Watts, 39th District and former Secretary of Transportation
“Brian really understands that we are raising the next generation in a very competitive global economy. While we must continue to compete against Maryland and North Carolina, we are now up against India and China in the world marketplace. To that end, I know that Brian will provide forward looking, responsible stewardship over our higher education system and ensure investment in 21st century jobs right here in the Commonwealth.”
- Delegate Mark Sickles, 43rd District
“When I got to the House Caucus, Brian was in charge and has been the most consistent and strongest leader for moving Virginia Democrats forward. He has picked up seats in the House of Delegates all across the Commonwealth and led Virginia Democrats to fight for people.”
- Delegate Dave Marsden, 41rd District
“Brian has a bold plan to create thousands of new green jobs. His Green Virginia plan will create new industries and new innovations that will get our economy restarted and combat global climate change. Brian is a true leader when it comes to the environment and I am proud to endorse his candidacy."
– Delegate David Bulova, 37th District
“I worked closely with Brian when he was our caucus leader and saw him travel 200,000 miles across Virginia to build our Democratic party. He built grassroots campaigns across Virginia and moved us from 34 members out of a hundred to within striking distance of a majority. He has a strong work ethic and puts 100% into fighting for the people. He’ll make a terrific Governor.”
- Delegate Kris Amundson, 44th District
"Brian has been an effective and inspiring leader of our House Democratic Caucus. He has a proven record of fighting for our values and principles on behalf of all Virginians, regardless of their region or circumstance."
-Delegate Margaret Vanderhye, 34th District
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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Moran Pledges to Keep Virginia “Best Managed State” in the Nation
March 16th, 2009
~ Releases “Efficient Virginia: A Bold Plan to Fight for Taxpayers”~
ALEXANDRIA – Today, Brian Moran pledged to ensure Virginia remains the “Best Managed State” in the nation as the next Governor. Moran released “Efficient Virginia: A bold Plan to Fight for Taxpayers” to increase innovation, reform government services, ensure efficiency and fight for Virginia’s taxpayers. Under the leadership of Governors Warner and Kaine, Virginia was named the best managed state in the nation by Governing magazine. Moran is the only candidate for Governor with a specific plan to fight for taxpayers. This is Moran’s fourth major policy proposal of the campaign.Moran’s plan includes the creation of an Innovation Task Force, a focus on results-based budgeting and the mandate of a performance audit of state government.
“Virginians have learned to trust their state government again thanks to the leadership of Mark Warner and Tim Kaine,” Moran said. “I’m committed to ensuring Virginia remains the best managed state. We can’t remain the best by just standing still. I will bring my experience with state government and my drive to fight for taxpayers together, to ensure we remain the best-managed in the country. Families are struggling today all across the Commonwealth and they’re tightening the belt – so must government.”
"During my service as chief of staff to two Governors, I deeply appreciated the work of Delegate Brian Moran and his leadership role in helping Virginia improve its efficiency and effectiveness,” said Bill Leighty, Chief of Staff to both Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. “In particular, Brian's innovation and leadership was critical to making the ‘single business portal’ for new businesses a reality."
The “Efficient Virginia” plan
Innovate.
- Create an Innovation in Government Task Force. Led by the Secretary of Technology, this group would pull from the best and brightest in state government and the private sector to identify innovative reforms to state government.
- Continue the Council on Virginia’s Future. Moran will continue to rely on the Council on Virginia’s Future and push future work toward Virginia Performs and metric-based assessments of state services. Moran will continue integrating these critical performance measures into state government to drive better results for all Virginians.
- Develop Virginia R&D Labs. This will bring together government, business, nonprofits organizations, colleges and universities to develop innovative ideas to improve government performance.
- Continue to Streamline Procurement. Brian Moran will continue streamlining procurement by bringing it into the 21st century. He will cut red tape and make government procurement more flexible and agile, increasing efficiency and delivering a better product for taxpayers. As a legislative leader, Brian Moran supported Governor Warner’s expansion of eVA, Virginia’s award-winning Internet-based state procurement system, which saved Virginia’s taxpayers $69 million in 2004 alone.
- Implement a Comprehensive Sunset Review System. Under Moran’s plan, every area of state government undergoes full sunset review on a 10-year cycle. Sunset reviews provide the opportunity to review whether or not the agency is still doing what it was created to do and to readjust the allocation of resources to increase efficiency and provide greater results. In fact, the Texas Sunset Review Commission ultimately realized a $37 return on investment for every dollar spent on the sunset review process.
- Focus on Results-Oriented Budgeting. By more explicitly budgeting based on policy priorities, Moran’s administration will make state government more accountable and better able to improve Virginia’s performance in critical areas. Results-oriented budgeting achieves this by starting with the results in mind then creating a competitive marketplace for budget dollars to ensure that state government effectively sets priorities and focuses on the programs to achieve those priorities.
- Expand the Waste, Fraud and Abuse Hotline. This will allow taxpayers, not just government employees, to contact state representatives with concerns about government waste or suggestions on ways to make government more efficient.
- Require a Performance Audit of State Government. This audit will review all services of state government at the start of the next Governor’s term.
- Reforming State Travel. Brian Moran will move state government toward booking all employee travel online. California saved almost $15 million by transitioning to an online travel service that enables them to take advantage of discounts on accommodations and transportation.
RECORD OF RESULTS
Over the past eight years, Brian Moran partnered with Governors Warner and Kaine to promote fiscal responsibility in state government. During Virginia’s last multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, Brian Moran partnered with Governor Warner to streamline government and make it more efficient, close a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, and balance the budget. Together, they did it by tightening the belt, cutting spending, and by closing or consolidating 78 boards, agencies and commissions of state government. Their action on the Wilder Commission’s recommendations resulted in more than $100 million dollars in savings.
As a legislative leader, Brian Moran led the fight to create the Business One Stop web portal to make it easier for entrepreneurs to start businesses by cutting red tape and making the process more user-friendly. As a result, more than 7,000 businesses have used the Business One Stop since Brian Moran successfully passed the legislation in 2007.
Read the full “Efficient Virginia” plan at http://brianmoran.com/assets/2009/3/16/Efficient_Virginia_Plan.pdf
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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~ It’s not a question of can you, it’s a question of will you~
ALEXANDRIA – Virginians for Brian Moran released the following fact sheet on the role the next Governor should play in the proposed coal mega-plant in Surry County. During the announcement of his energy and environmental plan, former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe tried to evade the question of whether to halt the proposed coal mega-plant in Surry County saying "This is not up to the governor” (Associated Press, 3/11/2009 and Washington Post Blog, 3/11/200). McAuliffe had previously announced his opposition to halting the proposed plant, which is still in the planning stages (Hearsay with Cathy Lewis on WHRO, 2/19/2009)."As a former director of the Department of Environmental Quality, I know there are several ways that the Governor can take action to halt this proposed coal plant in Surry,” said Bob Burnley, Director of the Department of Environmental Quality during the Warner Administration. “I know the executive branch agencies, under his supervision, have the necessary regulatory authority, and he has the ability to initiate legislation and even a constitutional responsibility. It's not a question of whether the next Governor can stop this plant – it's whether he will."
“This is a yes or no issue. Virginia’s next Governor needs to be perfectly clear whether or not they will fight for people and make breathable air, safe drinking water and a clean environment their top priority,” Moran Communications Director Jesse Ferguson said. “It’s clear that the next Governor has the ability to put the brakes on this new coal mega-plant in Surry.”
GOVERNOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBLITES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The Virginia Constitution.
The governor is obligated to protect and defend Virginia’s Constitution, which reads: "...it shall be the Commonwealth's policy to protect its atmosphere, lands and waters from pollution, impairment, or destruction for the benefit, enjoyment and general welfare of the people of the Commonwealth". - Article XI of the Virginia Constitution
Directing the Department of Environmental Quality.
The governor can direct the DEQ director to recommend to the State Air Pollution Control Board that they deny the permit based on negative public comment, of which there is expected to be an extraordinary amount. Should the State Air Pollution Control Board not agree, he can appeal to the federal Environmental Protection Agency to deny the permit.
Setting Policy
Of course, the governor sets policy and the environmental agenda through the Secretary of Natural Resources, environmental agency heads and appointments to the citizen regulatory boards (e.g., Virginia State Water Control Board, Virginia Air Pollution Control Board and Virginia Waste Management Board) all of whom will have a role in the approval of this power plant.
Propose Regulations or Legislation
The Governor can propose legislation to the General Assembly or new regulations that would restrict the pollutants emitted or discharged from a power plant.
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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Moran Supports Cranwell for re-election to Party Chair
March 11th, 2009
~ Continuing Strong Virginia Democratic Leadership~
ALEXANDRIA – Brian Moran made the following statement about C. Richard Cranwell’s intention to seek re-election as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia. Moran served with Cranwell in the House of Delegates and worked with him as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Moran’s GOP rival, Bob McDonnell, has publically called for the removal of Republican Party Chairman Jeff Frederick from office.“I’m proud of the record of Virginia Democrats. With Governors Warner and Kaine, Party Chairman Cranwell, and our leadership in Richmond, we’ve made Virginia the best-managed state in the nation, the best state to do business, and the best state for a child’s lifetime success. That’s why Virginians have elected Democrats in nearly every election this decade. Under our leadership we have won two seats in the U.S. Senate, control of the state Senate, record wins in the House of Delegates, and turned Virginia blue for President Obama. I have been proud to be Dickie’s partner and am proud to continue supporting him as party chair. I look forward to campaigning across Virginia with him this fall.
The Republican Party can try all they want to change their leadership, but it’s the failed ideas of the past eight years that make Virginia voters skeptical of electing a Republican Governor. Jeff Frederick is just the messenger, but it’s their message that needs changing.”
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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Statement on McAuliffe Energy Plan
March 11th, 2009
~ McAuliffe Plan Falls Short on Key Democratic Issues ~
ALEXANDRIA – Virginians for Brian Moran Communications Director Jesse Ferguson released the following statement after former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe announced his “Business Plan for Virginia” chapter on Energy and the Environment.“For six weeks, Brian Moran has been rolling out bold, progressive policy solutions, and we are glad to see Mr. McAuliffe finally join the debate. Brian Moran has been promoting an agenda that creates new green jobs, protects our environment, provides health care for every child and keeps families in their homes. Democratic leaders across the Commonwealth are supporting this bold agenda because it is backed up by the 20 years Brian Moran has been fighting for people, traveling the state, and working side-by-side with Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
Unfortunately, Mr. McAuliffe has announced an energy plan which dodges the toughest energy issues facing Virginia. You can develop slick-looking, well-packaged policy plans, but if they don’t fight for the things that matter to people or address the tough issues, then they don’t move Virginia forward. You can’t say you’re for a clean environment and continue to support new coal mega-plants and offshore drilling.”
New Surry Coal Mega-Plant Support. McAuliffe continues to support a new coal-fired mega-plant in Surry County, siding against Virginia’s environment and the health of its residents. The Surry plant is one of the greatest threats to Virginia’s environment and the Chesapeake Bay. Within 50 miles of Richmond and Hampton Roads, it will dump toxic chemicals into the Chesapeake Bay. Brian Moran opposes the proposed plant. (Hersay with Cathy Lewis, WHRO, 2/19/2009)
Offshore Drilling Support. McAuliffe continues to support drilling off Virginia’s coast. Mr. McAuliffe seems to think we can solve 21st century energy challenges with more 19th century fossil fuels. Moran has opposed offshore drilling.
After months of supporting a 12% renewable energy production requirement, Mr. McAuliffe has joined Brian Moran and Barack Obama in calling for a full 25% of our energy to come from renewable sources by 2025. We are glad to see McAuliffe following our lead. (Gubernatorial hopeful touts renewable energy sources, “Danville Register and Bee,” 1/9/2009)
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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Moran Get’s Backing of I.A.T.S.E. Local #22
March 10th, 2009
~ Craftsman and Production Workers Back Moran~
ALEXANDRIA – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #22, endorsed Brian Moran for Governor today. The union represents workers involved in theatrical, motion picture and television productions, as well as other live events at many high-profile venues in the region. I.A.T.S.E. is a member of the AFL-CIO and local #22 represents the Washington metropolitan area. They cited Moran’s long-term commitment to the working men and women of Virginia.“Brian Moran has always been there to fight for the working men and women of Virginia,” said Brian Benson, President of Local #22. “Whether it was raising the minimum wage or fighting for health care, Brian Moran stands out as the best candidate to lead this region forward. He has a record of fighting for people, and we’re ready to fight for him.”
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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Moran Statement on Smoking Ban Signing
March 9th, 2009
~ Responsible Action for Public Health~
ALEXANDRIA – Brian Moran made the following statement after Governor Tim Kaine signed the Virginia smoking ban legislation passed by the 2009 General Assembly. Moran voted for smoking ban legislation in the House and authored the ban on smoking in nursing homes and emergency rooms over a decade ago. Twenty-eight other states have banned smoking in public places.“The Virginia Department of Health tells us that second-hand smoke kills 1,700 Virginians every year. Governor Kaine has led Virginia to this responsible action that protects public health by reducing exposure to second-hand smoke. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about smoke-filled restaurants when they go out for a family dinner. This is a tremendous step forward, and Governor Kaine deserves the appreciation of every Virginia family.”
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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Hampton Roads Leaders Back Moran for Governor
March 9th, 2009
~ Proven Record of Fighting for People~
NORFOLK – Brian Moran received the endorsements of local elected leaders from across Hampton Roads at an announcement in Norfolk today. These leaders join the Mayors of Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News and Portsmouth and former Mayor of Virginia Beach, who have previously announced their endorsements. In total, these endorsements represent the most significant grassroots support in Hampton Roads of any statewide candidate in a contested primary in recent history. The endorsers cited Moran’s proven record of fighting for people, his bold policy plans for the Commonwealth and his strong grassroots campaign."I've worked with Brian and fought alongside Brian to strengthen our communities,” said Delegate Kenny Alexander, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. “He is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for every Virginian. No one fights harder for people than Brian because he knows government can help improve people's lives. He's worked to break down barriers and give everyone a chance to lead a productive, successful life."
Endorsing Moran today were:
Sheriffs Bob McCabe of Norfolk and BJ Roberts of Hampton;
Virginia Beach School Board Members Brent McKenzie and Todd Davidson;
Commissioners of the Revenue Sharon McDonald of Norfolk and Ross Mugler of Hampton;
City Councilman Bryan Collins of Chesapeake;
Clerks of Court George Schaefer of Norfolk and Cynthia Morrison of Portsmouth;
Delegates Kenny Alexander of Norfolk, Jeion Ward of Hampton, Paula Miller of Norfolk, Joe Bouchard of Virginia Beach, Bobby Matheison of Virginia Beach, Lynwood Lewis of Accomack and Kenny Melvin of Portsmouth; and,
Former Delegate Mary Christian of Hampton.
Moran was previously endorsed by Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, Newport News Mayor Joe Frank, Hampton Mayor Molly Ward, Portsmouth Mayor James Holly and former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf. Delegate Lionell Spruill supports Moran and serves as Outreach Director for the campaign.
“I am proud to have the grassroots support of local leaders from across Hampton Roads,” Moran said. “These officials have worked with Mark Warner and Tim Kaine so I’m honored that they see that style of leadership in me. I look forward to working with them to move Virginia forward.”
In recent weeks, Moran has laid out a Green Virginia plan that will create thousands of green jobs and protect our environment, a Healthy Virginia plan to provide health insurance for every Virginia child, and a Homeowners’ Bill of Rights to keep people in their homes and halt the foreclosure crisis.
Moran grew up the youngest of seven children in a middle-class family. He took his first job at age 14 and worked to put himself through college and law school. Passing up corporate work after law school, Moran entered public service. For the past 7 years, he was a Democratic Leader in the General Assembly and chief partner with Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
ENDORSERS’ COMMENTS
“Brian Moran’s always fought hard for local law enforcement and first responders. As a former prosecutor, he knows what keeps our communities safe. And that’s a record I know he’ll take to the Governor’s office. Virginia needs someone like Brian who will fight every day to make our communities stronger and safer.” - Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe
“Families in Hampton Roads need Brian Moran in the Governor’s office. He will fight every day for the working men and women of Virginia. He has taken a strong stand on the environment. Brian is deeply committed to the men and women of our military, their families and veterans, and will fight to keep the carrier here in Norfolk. I’m proud to stand with him because he’s always stood with us.” - Virginia Beach Delegate Joe Bouchard
“As a former career police officer, I know Brian’s deep commitment to protecting our communities and strengthening law enforcement. As a delegate, I’ve seen him fight hard for people – to crack down on online child sexual predators and fighting to keep drunk drivers off our roads.” - Virginia Beach Delegate Bobby Mathieson
“Our communities need a leader who has a proven record of fighting for people and a vision for where to take the state. Brian Moran has a commitment to public safety and a fierce devotion to making Virginia a better place for the next generation. I know he’ll make a great Governor.” - Hampton Sheriff BJ Roberts
“As a school board member, I know we need Brian Moran as the next Governor because he will never stop fighting for public education. I’ve known him for several years, and he knows Hampton Roads.” - Virginia Beach School Board Member Brent McKenzie
“Virginia needs a leader who makes public education their top priority. I know Brian, and I know he can hit the ground running to tackle our home foreclosure crisis, expand health care for kids and improve public education. In these difficult economic times, we need someone with Brian’s background, experience and integrity to lead our state forward.” - Virginia Beach School Board Member Todd Davidson
“I’m proud to work as part of the campaign team when I’m not serving in Richmond, but long before I joined the campaign, I knew that Brian was the right person to be Virginia’s next Governor. He’s struggled growing up in a middle-class family and always puts people first – makes fighting for them his top priority. I know he’ll fight for this region as Governor.” - Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr.
Spruill is Outreach Director for Virginians for Brian Moran.
"Brian Moran has spent a career fighting for the people of Virginia. From one side of the state to the other, he's always put people first. Whether it's raising teacher salaries so our children have the best education or fighting to reduce global warming, Brian's been there for Virginia. He is dedicated to helping every region and restarting the slumping economy." - Eastern Shore Delegate Lynwood Lewis
“Brian Moran understands the challenges that local governments face – the need to balance our budgets and provide the services that our citizens deserve. He has a fiscally responsible approach to help localities face these challenges, and I am confident that with his leadership as Governor, the partnership between Richmond and the localities will be significantly reinforced.” - Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon M. McDonald
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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SUMMARY: Moran Picks up Steam in Southwest
March 6th, 2009
ALEXANDRIA – For most of last week, Brian and Karyn Moran traveled separately across Southwest Virginia. Brian Moran announced rural health care components of his “Healthy Virginia” plan and made major announcements about key supporters of his grassroots campaign.
Today, the Moran campaign released a video summary of his trip: http://brianmoran.com/2009/3/5/brian-visits-southwest-virginia
During the trip, Moran announced the endorsements of: Radford Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Rehak, Pulaski Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Fleenor, Pulaski Sheriff Jim Davis, former Smyth County Delegate John H. Tate, Jr., Bristol Commissioner of the Revenue Terry Frye, Scott County Democratic Committee Chair Dennis Gillenwater and Scott County Sheriff John Puckett.
Below are selected news clips about the Southwest trip.
Moran Woos Southwest Virginia
Washington Post, 2/25/09
Former delegate Brian Moran and his wife, Karyn, are on separate campaign swings this week through Southwest Virginia as he tries to reinforce an image that he can compete in every part of the state.
Moran, who lives in Alexandria, plans stops in more than a half-dozen cities and counties between now and Friday. At his first stop today in Pulaski County, Moran was endorsed by Commonwealth's Attorney Mike Fleenor and Sheriff Jim Davis.
"Brian has fought alongside us for over a decade; he's no stranger to Pulaski Democrats," Fleenor said. "He fought alongside Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and is ready to fight for the hard-working men and women of this region in the Governor's office."
At an event tomorrow in Smyth County, Moran will be joined by his wife. On Monday, Karyn Moran kicked off her own six-day tour of Southwest Virginia.
Gubernatorial Candidate Greets Bristolians During Walking Tour
Bristol Herald Courier, 2/27/09
Until Thursday, Aviva Shapiro was uncertain who she might support in the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial race.
After attending Brian Moran’s campaign stop at Java Js in downtown Bristol, however, Shapiro said she emerged impressed.
[…]
Shapiro, who recently moved to Bristol to start a catering business, said she was particularly interested in Moran’s stance on health care for small business owners and their employees.
[…]
During his remarks, Moran discussed his plans for improving rural health care and teacher salaries and the best ways to spend money from the federal stimulus package.
“Every child in Virginia deserves access to health care,” Moran said. “We need to invest in regional medical clinics and also to provide dental care within Medicaid.”
Moran said he was shocked to visit the Remote Area Medical program last year in Wise County and learn it was the only medical care many children and adults receive.
He also supports incentives to keep health care providers in rural communities and working with the community college system to provide more training for nurses and health care workers.
[…] Ed Harlow, who attended the event and accompanied Moran on his walking tour, said he, too, was impressed.
“I like his grasp of the issues and his experience,” Harlow said. “We need someone with a lot of knowledge. It was hard to turn Virginia blue and it will be hard keeping it blue.”
Moran Gains Local Dem’s Backing
Southwest Times, 2/27
Area democrats gathered at Pulaski County Library Wednesday to endorse a former Arlington prosecutor and state delegate who is seeking the 2009 democratic nomination for governor.
While introducing Brian Moran to the group, local Democratic Party Chairman Mike Fleenor said Moran is no stranger to Pulaski.
[…]
“He had me when he asked me ‘what are you’re problems in rural law enforcement,’” Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis said of Moran.
Candidate for Governor Stops in Wythe
Wytheville Enterprise, 2/27
[…] Moran, who served as state delegate for the 46th district from 1996 until his resignation in late 2008 to campaign for governor, paid a visit to Wytheville on Thursday afternoon during a swing through Southwest Virginia.
The would-be governor painted himself in the mold of Sen. Mark Warner, a fellow Alexandria resident who saw widespread support in the southwest region of the state during his tenure as governor from 2002-2005.
[…]
Moran specifically pointed toward work force development and education initiatives as policies he’ll champion that could particularly benefit the region.
He also highlighted his health care plan, which he said will provide incentives for physicians and nurses to return to rural areas.
“Healthy kids grow up to be healthy, productive adults,” he said.
Moran Stumps in Abingdon
Washington County News, 3/3
Gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran stopped by the Barter Café last week and had energy, transportation, health care and education on his plate.
“We have a lot of challenges ahead and I’m equipped to handle those challenges,” the Democrat said.
[...]
Moran said he wants to expand Medicaid to cover dental care and provide incentives so health care professionals stay in rural areas.
“I want to ensure Virginia kids have health care,” he said. “Healthy kids grow up to be healthy, productive adults. It’s an investment.”
[...]
Moran grew up one of seven children in Massachusetts. His dad worked as a football coach and teacher but retired as a juvenile probation officer. Moran was team captain of his high school football team and played offensive and defensive tackle. While in college, Moran worked the midnight shift at a gas station and as a bartender on the weekends during law school. Both of his kids attend public school and said he plans to keep it that way if he becomes governor.
“We’re far more alike than we are different,” he said of Virginians. “Jobs, mortgage payments, college affordability are concerns shared though out Virginia right now.”
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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Today, the Moran campaign released a video summary of his trip: http://brianmoran.com/2009/3/5/brian-visits-southwest-virginia
During the trip, Moran announced the endorsements of: Radford Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Rehak, Pulaski Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Fleenor, Pulaski Sheriff Jim Davis, former Smyth County Delegate John H. Tate, Jr., Bristol Commissioner of the Revenue Terry Frye, Scott County Democratic Committee Chair Dennis Gillenwater and Scott County Sheriff John Puckett.
Below are selected news clips about the Southwest trip.
Moran Woos Southwest Virginia
Washington Post, 2/25/09
Former delegate Brian Moran and his wife, Karyn, are on separate campaign swings this week through Southwest Virginia as he tries to reinforce an image that he can compete in every part of the state.
Moran, who lives in Alexandria, plans stops in more than a half-dozen cities and counties between now and Friday. At his first stop today in Pulaski County, Moran was endorsed by Commonwealth's Attorney Mike Fleenor and Sheriff Jim Davis.
"Brian has fought alongside us for over a decade; he's no stranger to Pulaski Democrats," Fleenor said. "He fought alongside Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and is ready to fight for the hard-working men and women of this region in the Governor's office."
At an event tomorrow in Smyth County, Moran will be joined by his wife. On Monday, Karyn Moran kicked off her own six-day tour of Southwest Virginia.
Gubernatorial Candidate Greets Bristolians During Walking Tour
Bristol Herald Courier, 2/27/09
Until Thursday, Aviva Shapiro was uncertain who she might support in the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial race.
After attending Brian Moran’s campaign stop at Java Js in downtown Bristol, however, Shapiro said she emerged impressed.
[…]
Shapiro, who recently moved to Bristol to start a catering business, said she was particularly interested in Moran’s stance on health care for small business owners and their employees.
[…]
During his remarks, Moran discussed his plans for improving rural health care and teacher salaries and the best ways to spend money from the federal stimulus package.
“Every child in Virginia deserves access to health care,” Moran said. “We need to invest in regional medical clinics and also to provide dental care within Medicaid.”
Moran said he was shocked to visit the Remote Area Medical program last year in Wise County and learn it was the only medical care many children and adults receive.
He also supports incentives to keep health care providers in rural communities and working with the community college system to provide more training for nurses and health care workers.
[…] Ed Harlow, who attended the event and accompanied Moran on his walking tour, said he, too, was impressed.
“I like his grasp of the issues and his experience,” Harlow said. “We need someone with a lot of knowledge. It was hard to turn Virginia blue and it will be hard keeping it blue.”
Moran Gains Local Dem’s Backing
Southwest Times, 2/27
Area democrats gathered at Pulaski County Library Wednesday to endorse a former Arlington prosecutor and state delegate who is seeking the 2009 democratic nomination for governor.
While introducing Brian Moran to the group, local Democratic Party Chairman Mike Fleenor said Moran is no stranger to Pulaski.
[…]
“He had me when he asked me ‘what are you’re problems in rural law enforcement,’” Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis said of Moran.
Candidate for Governor Stops in Wythe
Wytheville Enterprise, 2/27
[…] Moran, who served as state delegate for the 46th district from 1996 until his resignation in late 2008 to campaign for governor, paid a visit to Wytheville on Thursday afternoon during a swing through Southwest Virginia.
The would-be governor painted himself in the mold of Sen. Mark Warner, a fellow Alexandria resident who saw widespread support in the southwest region of the state during his tenure as governor from 2002-2005.
[…]
Moran specifically pointed toward work force development and education initiatives as policies he’ll champion that could particularly benefit the region.
He also highlighted his health care plan, which he said will provide incentives for physicians and nurses to return to rural areas.
“Healthy kids grow up to be healthy, productive adults,” he said.
Moran Stumps in Abingdon
Washington County News, 3/3
Gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran stopped by the Barter Café last week and had energy, transportation, health care and education on his plate.
“We have a lot of challenges ahead and I’m equipped to handle those challenges,” the Democrat said.
[...]
Moran said he wants to expand Medicaid to cover dental care and provide incentives so health care professionals stay in rural areas.
“I want to ensure Virginia kids have health care,” he said. “Healthy kids grow up to be healthy, productive adults. It’s an investment.”
[...]
Moran grew up one of seven children in Massachusetts. His dad worked as a football coach and teacher but retired as a juvenile probation officer. Moran was team captain of his high school football team and played offensive and defensive tackle. While in college, Moran worked the midnight shift at a gas station and as a bartender on the weekends during law school. Both of his kids attend public school and said he plans to keep it that way if he becomes governor.
“We’re far more alike than we are different,” he said of Virginians. “Jobs, mortgage payments, college affordability are concerns shared though out Virginia right now.”
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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Statement on Announcement of Public Transportation Investments from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
March 5th, 2009
~ Creating Jobs for Today, A Brighter Future for Tomorrow ~
ALEXANDRIA – Brian Moran made the following statement after President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced more than $116 million in funding for Virginia’s public transportation system from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Moran is the former Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.“This is exactly the type of change voters went to the polls for on Election Day. These are critical investments in a 21st century transportation infrastructure that will create jobs now. Investing in mass transit moves us toward energy security, improves our quality of life and helps protect our environment. This is a tremendous step toward jumpstarting our economy, and it is a smart investment for Virginia’s future.”
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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Williamsburg Mayor Supports Moran
March 5th, 2009
ALEXANDRIA – Williamsburg Mayor Jeanne Zeidler announced her support of Brian Moran for Governor today. Zeidler became the City of Williamsburg's first female Mayor in July 1998. She cited Moran’s proven record of working on transportation solutions and his plans to expand health care for every Virginia child.
“Brian Moran has a 20-year record of fighting for the people of Virginia,” Zeidler said. “He will work hard for transportation solutions, to invest in education and to expand health care to every Virginia child. I’m proud to join mayors and leaders from across Hampton Roads in supporting Brian. Brian’s the type of leader who will wake up each and every day fighting for the people of Virginia and make our children his top priority.”
Mayor Zeidler joins others that have previously announced their support, including Mayors Paul Fraim of Norfolk, Joe Frank of Newport News, James Holley of Portsmouth and Molly Ward of Hampton. Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones and Petersburg Mayor Annie Mickens recently announced their endorsements as well. Moran also has the support of former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf.
“I’m honored and proud to have Mayor Zielder support my campaign,” Brian Moran said. “She shares my commitment to every Virginia child and joins other leaders in believing that we need a Governor who fights for people. Mayors govern where the rubber meets the road, and I’m proud to have another one supporting my campaign.”
Zeidler was elected to the Williamsburg City Council in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006, serving as Vice Mayor from 1996-1998, and as Mayor from 1998 through the present time. Zeidler has worked in museums, cultural and educational institutions for over thirty years, including 21 years as director of the Hampton University Museum. Most recently, Ms. Zeidler was the executive director of Jamestown 2007 and chair of the Historic Triangle Jamestown 2007 Host Committee.
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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“Brian Moran has a 20-year record of fighting for the people of Virginia,” Zeidler said. “He will work hard for transportation solutions, to invest in education and to expand health care to every Virginia child. I’m proud to join mayors and leaders from across Hampton Roads in supporting Brian. Brian’s the type of leader who will wake up each and every day fighting for the people of Virginia and make our children his top priority.”
Mayor Zeidler joins others that have previously announced their support, including Mayors Paul Fraim of Norfolk, Joe Frank of Newport News, James Holley of Portsmouth and Molly Ward of Hampton. Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones and Petersburg Mayor Annie Mickens recently announced their endorsements as well. Moran also has the support of former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf.
“I’m honored and proud to have Mayor Zielder support my campaign,” Brian Moran said. “She shares my commitment to every Virginia child and joins other leaders in believing that we need a Governor who fights for people. Mayors govern where the rubber meets the road, and I’m proud to have another one supporting my campaign.”
Zeidler was elected to the Williamsburg City Council in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006, serving as Vice Mayor from 1996-1998, and as Mayor from 1998 through the present time. Zeidler has worked in museums, cultural and educational institutions for over thirty years, including 21 years as director of the Hampton University Museum. Most recently, Ms. Zeidler was the executive director of Jamestown 2007 and chair of the Historic Triangle Jamestown 2007 Host Committee.
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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Moran Airs First Radio Ad
March 3rd, 2009
ALEXANDRIA –Brian Moran’s campaign for Governor released its first radio ad today, which will air in the Hampton Roads region beginning Wednesday. The one-minute ad, titled “Standing Up,” features a testimonial from former Delegate Mary Christian of Hampton, a pioneer and leader in the African American community, about Moran’s strong record of fighting for the people of Hampton Roads and all of Virginia. Christian served with Moran in the House of Delegates until her retirement.
“As someone who served side-by-side with Brian for more than a decade, I can tell you personally that he’s always been there and will always be there for us,” Christian says in the ad. “Brian Moran grew up working class and he knows what it means to struggle.”
In 1985, Dr. Christian was the first African-American from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature since Reconstruction. She went on to serve nine consecutive terms representing Virginia’s 92nd House District. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Christian was a professor at Hampton University in the School of Education.
The ad can be heard here: http://brianmoran.com/assets/2009/3/3/Radio_Ad_-_Standing_up.mp3
Moran’s first ad is part of a community–based grassroots strategy focused on local supporters. It highlights Brian’s record and vision on the issues important to Virginians. He plans to continue having local leaders reach out in their community on his behalf.
Moran has previously announced the support of Hampton Roads Mayors Paul Fraim of Norfolk, Joe Frank of Newport News, James Holly of Portsmouth and Molly Ward of Hampton. Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones and Petersburg Mayor Annie Mickens recently announced their endorsements as well.
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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“As someone who served side-by-side with Brian for more than a decade, I can tell you personally that he’s always been there and will always be there for us,” Christian says in the ad. “Brian Moran grew up working class and he knows what it means to struggle.”
In 1985, Dr. Christian was the first African-American from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature since Reconstruction. She went on to serve nine consecutive terms representing Virginia’s 92nd House District. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Christian was a professor at Hampton University in the School of Education.
The ad can be heard here: http://brianmoran.com/assets/2009/3/3/Radio_Ad_-_Standing_up.mp3
Moran’s first ad is part of a community–based grassroots strategy focused on local supporters. It highlights Brian’s record and vision on the issues important to Virginians. He plans to continue having local leaders reach out in their community on his behalf.
Moran has previously announced the support of Hampton Roads Mayors Paul Fraim of Norfolk, Joe Frank of Newport News, James Holly of Portsmouth and Molly Ward of Hampton. Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones and Petersburg Mayor Annie Mickens recently announced their endorsements as well.
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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