Consequences
I will try to keep this to the point, because I really want you to take a minute to read this. As I have gone door-to-door, thousands of doors this year, it is not uncommon for people to say to me, “I’m happy with Virginia, but what are you going to do about Washington?” Most people who ask this know that State Legislators can do little more than the average citizen, which is to vote to install responsible Federal leaders who will actually listen to the people who are concerned with the very future of the nation. But they ask out of frustration, out of a pressing need to voice their concern. What a State Legislator CAN do is give voice to the people they meet on the doorsteps. And I am committed to do so.
People are angry and frustrated with a government that spends recklessly. They despair over the lack of jobs. They worry-a lot-about the international threat arrayed against us. And they see very little coming out of Washington to address any of this. Moreover, they feel the President is more about his view of the world than the view of the vast majority of the nation. People want a government that listens, is in touch with their concerns, and one that will take action to address our problems. Folks, we do NOT have that kind of government in Washington. We DO have that kind of leadership in Richmond with Governor Bob McDonnell and Republicans in the General Assembly who not only have a balanced budget, but a $500 million-plus surplus.
This November 8th-just 11 days from today-you have a chance to go to the polls and vote for your Republican candidate who will build on our work in the General Assembly that has made Virginia the Number 1 place in the nation to do business. Folks, this didn’t happen by magic. It happened because fiscally responsible conservatives that care about small businesses and families took action to get spending under control and focus our budget on the core functions of a limited and efficient government.
And here’s the bottom-line for those of you who are deeply concerned about the nation. Your action in THIS election will send a strong message to Washington when, on Election Night 2011, conservative Republicans are victorious in large numbers. Make no mistake about it; the political halfwits in Washington will be forced to stare reality in the face. All eyes will be on Virginia, my friends. Go out and be heard. And in the process, get fired up and stay fired up for real change in 2012. Our future is in our hands as long as we vote. The consequences of not are simply unacceptable.
On to Victory!