The Associated Press, among others, reports this evening that a Richmond judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Virginia governor’s decision to revoke the transfer of an imprisoned German diplomat’s son to his home country. You will recall that this convicted double-murderer Jens Soering was initially – and mysteriously – given approval by then-Governor Tim Kaine for his transfer on his last full day as Governor. Circuit Judge Beverly Snukals ruled today that Gov. Bob McDonnell acted within his authority when he rescinded Kaine’s request to send Soering to Germany. You may also recall that in the over two years since Kaine made that decision he has never fully explained it other than to say that Soering “had abused our hospitality” and more importantly, he has refused to simply call for the release of records from his time as Governor which would shed light on the deliberations leading up to…
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After Cutting Higher Education & Calling For Higher Taxes, Kaine Now Claims To Support Young Workers, Small Businesses
Former DNC Chairman’s Revisionist History Tour Continues Despite a demonstrated record of cutting higher education as Governor and one day after reiterating his support for a massive tax hike on Virginia small businesses that will harm their ability to hire new workers, former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s revisionist history tour continued in the Commonwealth today. Kaine unveiled a series of vague education and workforce proposals that his campaign claims will “equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the jobs and industries of a global economy.” But what Kaine didn’t mention was his actual record as Governor where he proposed significant cuts to higher education or his service as President Obama’s hand-picked DNC Chair in Washington where he led the charge for higher taxes on Virginia small businesses. Business owners across the country and across the Commonwealth have made clear that higher taxes will further harm their…
Obama, Kaine Want Higher Taxes On Small Businesses, But Can’t Explain How That Will Create More Virginia Jobs
The National Republican Senatorial Committee today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s call for higher taxes on job creators, a position that has been echoed by his former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine: “President Obama and Tim Kaine have long supported higher taxes, bigger government and increased spending, so their support for yet another massive tax hike on Virginia small businesses comes as little surprise. But in the wake of another weak jobs report, a massive health care bill that increases taxes on the middle class and a growing $15 trillion debt, why can’t Tim Kaine answer one very simple question – how does raising taxes on Virginia small businesses create jobs?” — Brian Walsh, NRSC Communications Director BACKGROUND … FLASHBACK – President Obama: “The Last Thing You Want To Do Is Raise Taxes In The Middle Of A Recession.” (President Obama, Remarks During An Interview With NBC, Elkhart, IN,…
Kaine’s Out-Of-Touch Record Crashes Into Reality, Again
41 Straight Months Of High Unemployment After Kaine Predicted “Millions” Of New Jobs Over three years ago, then-DNC Chairman Tim Kaine was one of the most outspoken advocates in Washington in support of a massive “stimulus” spending bill – paid for by borrowing billions of dollars from China – that Kaine flatly predicted would create or save over three million jobs. At the same time, Kaine also led the charge for a massive health care law which the Supreme Court confirmed last week represents a massive tax hike on Virginia families and small businesses. Yet, since President Obama has taken office and the Democrats have run Washington, our country has actually lost over 400,000 jobs, and today marks the 41st straight month that the national unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent. In fact, the June unemployment report shows the worst quarter of job creation in two years. Video of…
Supreme Court Upholds Tim Kaine’s Massive Tax Increase & Medicare Cuts On Virginia Seniors, Small Businesses
Decision Sets The Stakes For November’s Election Two years ago Tim Kaine, despite knowing it would raise taxes and cut seniors’ Medicare, told Virginians that ObamaCare would be “one of the great achievements” of this Administration, and today the Supreme Court has affirmed Kaine’s decision to put President Obama’s agenda ahead of Virginia seniors and small businesses. In doing so, the Court has made clear what is at stake in November’s election. “The Supreme Court’s decision makes clear that the only way to stop the massive tax increases, government spending, and cuts to Medicare contained in ObamaCare is to ensure Tim Kaine does not make it to the United States Senate. Virginians deserve a Senator who will listen and stand up for Virginia first and foremost, and not simply do President Obama’s bidding,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Spokesman Brian Walsh said today. BACKGROUND…. Kaine Has Been A Vocal…
NRSC Statement & Background On Virginia Senate Race
“I congratulate George Allen on winning the Republican nomination and look forward to Virginians electing this experienced leader in November. “The Virginia Senate race will be one of the most important battlegrounds this Fall, and voters will have a clear choice between two competing visions for the future of the Commonwealth and our country. George Allen represents a common-sense path forward for Virginia by focusing on job growth, energy independence and a balanced budget, while his opponent former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine represents the status quo of higher taxes, bigger government, and more wasteful, Washington spending. “Virginians deserve a Senator who will put their views and values ahead of blind partisanship and party loyalty, and that is why I am confident they will elect George Allen in November.” – U.S. Senator John Cornyn, NRSC Chairman BACKGROUND ON TIM KAINE’S RECORD OF PLACING HIS LIBERAL VIEWS & LOYALTY TO OBAMA AHEAD…
As Unemployment Rises & Debt Grows Higher, Kaine Stands With Obama & Trial Lawyers, Ahead Of Virginia Small Businesses
Kaine & Obama Desperate To Distract From Failed Economic Record Just four days after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the national unemployment rate climbed to 8.2 percent in April and on the same day the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that “the long-term outlook for the national debt remains dire,” it’s clear where former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine will focus his attention on if elected to the Senate, and it’s not the economy. Instead, Kaine has been busy doing what he does best – cheerleading for President Obama’s latest political subject of the week and trying to distract Virginians from their failed economic record. Kaine has joined fellow liberals Harry Reid and Chuck Schumer in pushing for the so-called “Paycheck Fairness Act,” a bill that is opposed by virtually every major small business organization in the country – see below – and even the left-leaning Washington Post…
Kaine To Obama – “I Feel Your Pain”
***FLASHBACK*** Both Liberal Politicians Now Understand Unanimous Rejection Of Massive Tax Hike Proposals Whether it’s their support for a massive health care bill, reckless government spending, higher taxes or a record debt, there’s been little doubt that Tim Kaine and his former boss President Obama have a lot in common. But a vote in the Senate yesterday added another one to that long list. In an embarrassing and unanimous 99-0 rejection, every single Senator voted against President Obama’s massive budget proposal that was filled with even more spending and higher taxes. But only former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine could truly know how the President felt yesterday. As Virginia Governor in 2010, Kaine proposed one of the largest tax increases in the Commonwealth’s history which not even a single Democrat in the House of Delegates could bring themselves to support. As the Roanoke Times reported on January 22, 2010: Not a…
As Governor, Tim Kaine’s Record Includes Higher Taxes & More Spending
***FLASHBACK*** Earlier today, in an effort to distract Virginians from former Democrat National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine’s job-killing record, Majority PAC released a negative commercial that attempted to smear George Allen’s pro-jobs record. The reality is when Tim Kaine served as Governor he tried to raise taxes on hard working families with a $2 billion-a-year income tax increase. Additionally, Kaine proposed raising taxes on individuals who purchase car insurance. “Given that Governor Tim Kaine tried to raise Virginians’ income taxes, is anyone surprised that his Super PAC is trying to smear George Allen’s successful, pro-jobs record?” asked National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox. “Virginians don’t need a tax-and-spend liberal like Chairman Kaine representing them in the Senate, instead they deserve a pro-jobs, pro-small business Senator who fight for families in the Commonwealth.” BACKGROUND … Tim Kaine’s Tax-And-Spend Record 2009: “‘Kaine Will Definitely Not Be Remembered For His…
Webb’s Straight Talk To Virginians Continues To Stand In Stark Contrast To Kaine’s Unabashed Support For Obama
Kaine Believes ObamaCare Is A “Great Achievement” For President Obama, While Webb Acknowledges It Cost Him A Lot Of Credibility Once again highlighting a key difference between a legislator who talks straight with Virginians, and a politician like Tim Kaine who marches in lockstep behind President Obama, Senator Jim Webb admitted this morning that the biggest problem politically for the President was his handling of health care reform. As Bloomberg News reports: “The manner in which the health-care-reform issue was put in front of the Congress — the way that the issue was dealt with by the White House — cost Obama a lot of credibility as a leader,” Webb said. “From that point forward, Obama’s had a difficult time selling himself as a decisive leader.” Webb’s admission today marks a stark contrast with the liberal Democrat who aspires to succeed him in Washington. As President Obama’s hand-picked Chairman of…
