McAuliffe releases new ad attacking Youngkin on debates, VA GOP releases new ad attacking McAuliffe over budget claims, and more from Virginia politics
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Terry McAuliffe launches new ad hitting Youngkin over debates
Terry McAuliffe’s campaign launched a new digital ad today highlighting his opponent Glenn Youngkin’s recent statement on debates.
(Background on the debate planning conversation.)
“Glenn Youngkin doesn't want you to know that he's Donald Trump's handpicked candidate,” the ad says. He doesn't want you to know where he stands on abortion. That's why he is refusing to debate Terry McAuliffe — but you have a right to know where Glenn Youngkin stands.”
Virginia GOP attacks Terry McAuliffe over debunked deficit claim - Washington Times
Virginia Republicans attacked Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe as dishonest Thursday, unveiling a digital ad saying that, if he will repeat debunked claims that he inherited a budget deficit as governor, then he will deceive again as he campaigns for his old job.
Dubbed “Big Things, Little Things,” the statewide GOP ad — obtained first by The Washington Times — uses Mr. McAuliffe’s own quote that people who lie about small things will lie about bigger things, too.
Republican Glenn Youngkin makes early-bird TV pitch in Virginia governor’s race - Washington Post
by Laura Vozzella
Republican Glenn Youngkin has bankrolled a $2 million radio and television blitz since securing his party's nomination for Virginia governor in early May, an unusually early and aggressive start to advertising by a wealthy, self-funded candidate.
Youngkin has hit the airwaves ahead of his Democratic rival, former governor Terry McAuliffe, who was on TV and radio in the run-up to his party’s June 8 primary but has stuck to digital ads since then.
Biden Agrees to Bipartisan Group’s Infrastructure Plan - New York Times
The plan is expected to increase federal spending by nearly $600 billion but leave many of President Biden’s economic proposals, including investments in child care and much of his climate agenda, for a future bill.
Spanberger’s Statement on U.S. Senate Passing Growing Climate Solutions Act
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger — Chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee — today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted 92 to 8 to pass the Growing Climate Solutions Act, legislation led in the U.S. House by Spanberger and U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02)
“The Growing Climate Solutions Act is a tremendous opportunity to make carbon credits more accessible for farmers and producers in Central Virginia and across the country. Today, I am proud to see the Senate pass this legislation with overwhelming bipartisan support,” said Spanberger. “This bill is a terrific example of how Members on both sides of the aisle can find common ground on addressing the major climate challenges we face. Our bill would break down longstanding barriers for farmers, ranchers, and foresters — and it would reward them for embracing smart practices that are good for the land and good for their bottom lines. I would like to thank Senators Stabenow and Braun for their strong leadership on this issue, and I am confident that the House Agriculture Committee will move quickly to advance our legislation to the floor of the House.”
Virginia has more than a billion dollars in aid for people behind on rent. Here’s how to get it. - Virginia Mercury
by Ned Oliver
State and federal pandemic eviction protections come to an end next week, but there’s still help available to tenants who have fallen behind on their rent — hundreds of millions of dollars worth of help.
“It’s a huge sum of money,” said Martin Wegbreit, director of litigation at the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, which represents tenant facing eviction. “My goodness, we should use it and take advantage of this pretty much unprecedented and unique opportunity.”
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