More endorsements for McAuliffe.

Below are the comments from several Northern Virginia state legislators when they announced their endorsement of Terry McAuliffe for Governor on Thursday.

“A great post-COVID economy starts with an educated and well-trained workforce. We need Virginia to lead the nation and Terry McAuliffe gets that,” said Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (Fairfax County, and Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church). “He knows that investing in education is the best investment the Commonwealth can make. I strongly support and endorse his candidacy for governor.”

“Terry McAuliffe has the bold vision and proven track record we need to push Virginia forward. His transformational education and COVID recovery plans will ensure that every Virginian benefits from our recovery and has access to good paying 21st-century jobs. I am proud to endorse Terry and his progressive, forward-thinking vision,” said Senator Adam Ebbin(Arlington and Fairfax Counties, and City of Alexandria)

“I have seen up close Terry's commitment to creating new jobs and investing boldly in our education system, and I know he won't let anything stand in the way of delivering for Virginians. Terry has the vision and the experience to get it done, and I’m excited about what we will be able to accomplish together for Virginia,” said Senator Barbara Favola(Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun Counties).

“As governor, Terry completely transformed Virginia’s juvenile justice system and made tackling criminal justice reform a priority, even in the face of relentless Republican opposition. Terry will bring that bold vision for equity and justice to the governor’s office and use this as an opportunity to go big. We need Terry’s leadership at this critical moment,” said Senator Dave Marsden(Fairfax County).

“From education to economic recovery, Virginians need a bold vision for the future that recognizes this moment as an opportunity to go big. Our economy has been resilient during the pandemic, outperforming nearly all other states. We need strong leadership to leap forward as we recover from the pandemic,”said Senator George Barker (Fairfax and Prince William Counties, and City of Alexandria). “Terry McAuliffe has demonstrated he will meet this moment by going big and bold to make sure Virginians come out of this pandemic better than we were before. This is why I am proud to endorse Terry for governor.” 

“The full effects of this pandemic, especially in our economy, are yet to be fully known. But what we do know is that we are going to have to go big to create and rebuild the post-COVID economy. This will require bold leadership, which is why we need Terry McAuliffe. He has unveiled a plan to create an equitable post-COVID economy in Virginia that lifts up communities of color. I proudly endorse Terry’s bold vision for the future,” said Senator Janet Howell(Fairfax County).

“Virginia's Latino community has been hit hard by this pandemic. Our recovery efforts must be big and bold to create good jobs, give all students access to a quality education, and spur the creation of the affordable housing our overlooked communities desperately need. I am proud to endorse him for governor,” said Delegate Alfonso Lopez (Arlington and Fairfax Counties).

“The energy advantage Terry McAuliffe brings to the Governor’s race is undeniable,” said Delegate Mark Sickles (Fairfax County). “When his first term ended, he did not slow down—he just turned his full attention to helping us gain majority control in the General Assembly. I know he will be an effective partner to produce the progressive change we need.” 

“For years, Terry McAuliffe has helped elect Democrats across Virginia. He worked his heart out for us. He held events for us, he mentored us, he raised funds for us and we flipped the General Assembly blue. With Terry as our Governor the sky would be the limit on what we can achieve for Virginians now and in the future,” said Kathleen Murphy (Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. “I’m endorsing Terry today because Virginia needs his experience, energy, and bold vision to help recover from this pandemic. I look forward to everything we will accomplish for Virginians with a Democratic legislature and Terry as our Governor.”

“We can’t let this pandemic, and the disparities it has made worse, disrupt our kids’ education. Terry McAuliffe sees this moment as an opportunity to go big and act boldly to ensure our kids have a quality, world-class education. He will make an unprecedented investment in our education system - increasing teacher pay so it is finally above the national average and closing learning gaps our kids face. Our kids and our Commonwealth’s future needs Terry’s bold vision,” said Delegate Karrie Delaney(Fairfax and Loudoun Counties).

“Terry McAuliffe is a bold, forward-thinking, proven leader and I am proud to endorse him for governor. I have known Terry for years and I know he won't hesitate to go big and be bold to rebuild our economy, attract and create good-paying jobs, and help the Commonwealth emerge from COVID stronger than we were before. That’s why I’m proud to stand with Terry McAuliffe,” said Delegate Kaye Kory(Fairfax County).