Gilmore Campaign on Taxes

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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.”

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YouTube Parody Slams Mark Warner For Dodging The Issues

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This may be the funniest thing to surface so far in the Virginia Senate race:

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Conservative, Pro-Life Northern Viginia Delegate Endorses Gilmore

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From the Jim Gilmore for Senate campaign:

Alexandria -- Virginia House Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31st District), whose delegate seat represents parts of both Prince William and Fauquier Counties, has joined the Jim Gilmore for Senate Campaign and will serve as the Jim Gilmore Senate Campaign Chairman for Prince William County.

“Scott Lingamfelter has limitless energy for the political process and we want that energy working for us,” said Gilmore in announcing Lingamfelter’s addition to the Gilmore team.

An Army veteran of 28 years and retired Army Colonel, Lingamfelter has been a member of the Virginia House since 2002. Del. Lingamfelter is a voice for both social and fiscal conservatism in the General Assembly, and has distinguished himself as a clear-headed spokesman for low taxes, education reform, and public safety, including the right to keep and bear arms.

“I am proud to support Governor Jim Gilmore's candidacy for the United States Senate. Jim Gilmore served our state as one of its finest Governors. He will provide leadership and courage in defending our nation from terrorism, stopping the illegal immigration invasion, fighting to reduce our taxes, and keeping the growth of government in check. Jim Gilmore also will work to defend life and the 2nd Amendment as our Senator. I encourage Republicans across the Commonwealth to join me in supporting his candidacy," stated Del. Lingamfelter.

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NRSC: Marky Mark Flips On Immigration

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As Republican Senators nationwide line up behind Jim Gilmore, The NRSC has come out swinging against Mark Warner on the issue of illegal immigration:

Marky Mark Flips On Immigration

Friday, January 11, 2008

NRSC Press Office

Democrat candidate sings new election year tune on red-hot issue

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Once failed Senate candidate, former presidential candidate and still VP hopeful Mark Warner is attempting to confuse voters on the red-hot issue of immigration. He's apparently forgotten he has a record on the issue that stands in stark contrast to what he said this week on the campaign trail.

According to WHSV-TV, Mark Warner "says the federal government needs to step up on enforcing illegal immigration. The U.S. Senate candidate says the federal government has been slacking for the last 15 years ..." "Warner believes there needs to be sanctions if employers knowingly hired illegal immigrants." (WHSV-TV, 1/11/08)

But now Warner is in his first race where he has to run on his record, and his record tells a very different story.

As Governor of Virginia, Mark Warner amended legislation to give in-state tuition to illegal immigrants:

"Gov. Mark Warner has amended legislation that would deny in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants ... rejecting the outright ban sought by ... the Republican-controlled General Assembly." (Roanoke Times, 3/23/03)

Warner's spokeswoman even went so far as to say Warner's changes reflected a "basic sense of fairness." (The Associated Press, 3/27/03)

When the General Assembly rejected Warner's changes, Mark Warner vetoed the legislation ... (The Washington Post, 5/1/03)

"It's ironic that now that Mark Warner wants to be a U.S. Senator, he's on the campaign trail trying to score a political victory on immigration that stands in stark contrast to his record on the issue," NRSC Communications Director Rebecca Fisher said. "Mark Warner is running from his record as Governor of Virginia and he is going to have to answer uncomfortable questions."

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Jim Gilmore on Pakistan

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Jim Gilmore's appearance on Fox News demonstrates that he not only has the high ground on domestic issues, but he blows away Mark Warner with his understanding of national security and foreign policy.

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Mark Warner Strategist Fined By SEC

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Why is it that every one of Mark Warner's business associates and campaign officials seem to get caught in shady business schemes at one point or another?

Anyone remember Jerome Armstrong?

WASHINGTON - If Jerome Armstrong succeeds in refining the art of political warfare, Virginia’s ex-governor Mark Warner will be taking the presidential oath of office in front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2009.
Armstrong is an evangelist for Democratic Internet activism, the founder of the blog Mydd.com, an alumnus of the Howard Dean campaign, and the co-author of a new book called Crashing the Gate: Netroots, Grassroots, and the Rise of People-Powered Politics.

He was recently fined nearly $30,000 by the SEC:

On July 26, 2007, the Honorable John D. Holschuh, U. S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, entered a Final Judgment as to defendant Jerome B. Armstrong ("Armstrong"). The Final Judgment permanently enjoins Armstrong from future violations of Section 17(b) of the Securities of 1933. The Final Judgment further orders Armstrong to pay disgorgement in the amount of $5,832, prejudgment interest of $3,235, and a civil penalty of $20,000. Armstrong consented to the entry of the Final Judgment without admitting or denying the allegations of the Commission's Complaint, except as to jurisdiction.

Jim Gilmore doesn't seem to have this problem. Mark Warner on the other hand has a pattern of ethical lapses among both himself and his associates. Anything to make a buck at taxpayer expense. It sort of reminds one of the mafia.