Calling on Democrats to slash spending in order to offset revenue shortfalls

Alexandria – Expressing his grave concern with the state of the economy in Virginia and the nation, former Governor Jim Gilmore reiterated his long held view on the need for controlled government spending and no more tax increases.

“Lower taxes promote economic vitality. They help preserve strong incentives for growth and job creations. My record is solid and distinguished by a principled, determination to keep more of taxpayers’ money in their own pockets. Unlike that of my opponent Mark Warner, whose legacy as governor is one of tax and spend and tax again,” stated Gilmore.

“Democrats, like Mark Warner have the wrong economic solutions. Raising taxes on already over taxed working families in order to pay for even bigger government is the wrong thing to do. We need to work towards preserving our dynamic economy and address both short term and long term solutions that are in the best interest of our families, our children and our future. A sustainable fiscal policy which includes controlled spending and permanent tax cuts to working families is the way to get our economy on the move again.”