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For all Virginians

Weekly Roundup – May 26

LEARN

Ed Gillespie released his ‘Removing Barriers to Job Creation for ALL Virginians’ Plan on Monday in Norfolk – the fourth in a series of major policy rollouts throughout the campaign. Gillespie’s plan will bring meaningful reform to remove barriers to job creation, making it easier for businesses to grow and thrive in the Commonwealth. His plan focuses on standing up for Virginia’s job creators, reforming Virginia’s regulatory climate, reforming occupational licensing, and streamlining business formation.

  • As governor, Ed Gillespie will enact meaningful reform to remove barriers to job creation. His policies will make it easier for businesses to grow and thrive.
  • He will reform Virginia’s regulatory climate, reform occupational licensing processes to tear down barriers to entry in the marketplace, and ease excessive burdens on entrepreneurs.
  • Ed will make it is easier to open and grow a business in Virginia.
  • Ed’s plan has been endorsed by former governor George Allen and senior leaders in the Virginia General Assembly including Speaker Bill Howell, Speaker-designee Kirk Cox, Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment, Senator Mark Obenshain, Senator Frank Ruff, Senator Glen Sturtevant, Delegate Steve Landes, and Delegate Danny Marshall.

The full plan can be found here.

NEWS

  • News Virginian Editorial: Gillespie hits the right note on jobs
  • National Review: Ed Gillespie Debuts New Ad in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
  • Washington Times: Gillespie touts experience, Bush ties in new ad in Virginia governor’s race
  • Daily Press: Ed Gillespie stops by Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que Monday
  • Richmond Times Dispatch Editorial: Good sense from gubernatorial candidates Ed Gillespie and Tom Perriello
  • 5 Steps for Understanding Virginia’s Governor’s Race Polls
  • WINA: Gillespie hopes to eliminate outdated Virginia laws and regulations

WATCH

Airing in markets across Virginia, our second TV ad highlights Ed’s personal background, experience, and commitment to serving as a governor for ALL Virginians.

WHERE WERE WE?

  • On Saturday afternoon Ed spent time talking with voters at the McLean Days Festival alongside Congresswoman Barbara Comstock.
  • Ed and Cathy attended the Dulles-Loudoun Fraternal Order of Police dinner on Saturday evening.
  • On Sunday, Ed joined Delegate Margaret Ransone in Kinsale for her annual fundraiser at Bevans Oyster Company.
  • After the fundraiser, Ed stopped by NN Burger in Kilmarnock to find out if they do indeed have Virginia’s best burger. Ed says, “It’s up there!”
  • On Monday morning, Ed met with Northern Neck business leaders in Irvington to discuss issues important to the region.
  • Ed stopped for a cup of coffee at the Local – an Irvington breakfast spot – and chatted with Northern Neck voters.
    Next, Ed visited the WestRock containerboard mill in West Point. WestRock is a major employer throughout the Commonwealth.
  • For lunch Ed stopped by Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que in Williamsburg. He met voters, talked with the Virginia Gazette, and even got to see the barbecue “pit” itself.
  • Ed unveiled his ‘Removing Barriers to Job Creation for ALL Virginians’ Plan in Norfolk – the fourth in a series of major policy rollouts throughout the campaign.
  • After the rollout, Ed stopped by Doumar’s – a Norfolk classic – for an ice cream cone.
  • Ed wrapped up the day by stopping by The Main Hotel in downtown Norfolk to say hello to the members of the Tusk & Trunk Club.
  • On Tuesday, Ed & Cathy celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Despite the rain, hundreds joined them at campaign headquarters to celebrate with Pete’s famous Pig Rig barbecue and Richmond craft beers.
  • Today, Ed is spending the day in Farmville – visiting the Moton Museum and Longwood University.

TAGGED

ENDORSEMENT OF THE WEEK

“During my House of Delegates service in Richmond for the past 10 years, I have worked tirelessly to control government spending, keep taxes low, improve Virginia’s education system, and promote family values, including the right to life. Ed shares these priorities, and I know he will very effectively advocate for, and implement, them as Governor.

Ed Gillespie has already put forward a comprehensive tax plan that includes a 10 percent across-the-board state income tax rate reduction that will create over 50,000 full-time, private-sector jobs. He’s also released detailed blueprints to make Richmond more transparent and accountable and make state government more effective. Ed will continue to put forward solutions and produce results.

Ed Gillespie will be a great Governor for ALL Virginians, and he will be an honest, servant-leader who will make us proud.”

Delegate Jimmie Massie, 72nd House District

ACTION ITEMS

  • If you know you can’t vote in person on June 13, learn more about voting absentee here.
  • Contact your regional field director to sign up for a shift to make calls for Ed with less than three weeks until the primary!

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