True: McEachin says McDonnell plan uses education money to fix roads
In the “State of the Commonwealth” address, Governor McDonnell proposed taking sales tax revenue currently earmarked for the general fund and earmarking it for transportation.
We knew this would mean less money for education and Senator McEachin said as much.
Politifact ran Senator McEachin’s statement through their “truth-o-meter”. Verdict: true.
McEachin, speaking on behalf of Democrats in the General Assembly, said McDonnell?s proposed budget would take “money out of our classrooms to pave roads.”
He was referring to an eight-year plan by McDonnell plan to gradually increase the small portion of state sales revenues earmarked for road maintenance. The governor?s proposal would remove $110 million from the state?s general fund during the next two budget years.
About 30 percent of the general fund goes to classroom education, so schools stand to lose $33 million. The biennial school loss would grow to at least $165 million when McDonnell?s plan was fully phased in…
We rate McEachin?s statement True.
Senator McEachin Notes PPP Poll Reinforces Senate Power Should be Shared
Richmond—Senator A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) noted that that the PPP Poll released today showed that Virginians, by an absolute majority, want power shared in the State Senate. Senator McEachin said, “As I would have expected, the inherent fairness of Virginians, their interests in seeing the parties work together to find real solutions and not engage in partisan posturing, was further demonstrated today by the PPP Poll results.
“Over half of respondents, 55%, believe that power should be shared in the Virginia State Senate. These voters, constituents of both Democrats and Republicans, recognize that the Election day results created an evenly divided Senate and, therefore, the Senate should organize in a way reflective of those results.
“I would ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to respect not only the Election Day outcome, but this further indicator, from a scientific poll, that demonstrates that Virginians want parity and power-sharing. As elected legislators, representatives of the people, we should respond to Virginians? needs and perspectives and follow their directives.”
Senator McEachin’s statement on the Kaine-Allen Debate
Senator McEachin Says Governor Kaine?s Debate Performance Clearly Demonstrates That He Has the Path to Lead Virginia to a Successful Future
Henrico ? Senator A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) today released this statement after watching the Kaine-Allen debate. ?I was so pleased to see Governor Kaine put forward a positive, pro-active agenda. Unlike his opponent, Governor Kaine demonstrated his knowledge of the issues, his understanding of the needs of Virginia and a mastery of the economy and how to grapple with the big problems we face as a country.
?Former Senator Allen spent his time mouthing a partisan diatribe. Repeatedly, Senator Allen simply parroted the typical Republican partisan attacks on Democrats. His slash and burn approach throughout the debate and his continued foolish references to the DNC disappointed me. Virginians deserve better. They deserve to hear a carefully laid out contrast of the plans and visions of these two men. Governor Kaine did that; Senator Allen did not.
?Of course, Senator Allen has a reputation for rhetoric that does not square with his actions. Although he claims to be a supporter of small government and fiscal conservatism, when he last served in the Senate, with his vote, the debt grew astronomically. Senator Allen voted to increase the debt ceiling four times, no matter his present statements.
?At the same time, when Governor Kaine was in office during the largest recession in recent history, he cut $5 billion in spending, preserved the state?s AAA bond rating and still maintained the critical priorities of public education and job creation. As a member of the Virginia General Assembly, I can tell you that Governor Kaine reached across the aisle. Working with legislators from both parties, Governor Kaine addressed the financial crisis we were facing in Virginia. Thanks to his efforts, Virginia has weathered these perilous economic times.
?Governor Kaine is a problem-solver, not a partisan flame-thrower and Virginians will be fortunate to have him as our next US Senator.?
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Richmond—Senator A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) noted that that the PPP Poll released today showed that Virginians, by an absolute majority, want power shared in the State Senate. Senator McEachin said, “As I would have expected, the inherent fairness of Virginians, their interests in seeing the parties work together to find real solutions and not engage in partisan posturing, was further demonstrated today by the PPP Poll results.
“Over half of respondents, 55%, believe that power should be shared in the Virginia State Senate. These voters, constituents of both Democrats and Republicans, recognize that the Election day results created an evenly divided Senate and, therefore, the Senate should organize in a way reflective of those results.
“I would ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to respect not only the Election Day outcome, but this further indicator, from a scientific poll, that demonstrates that Virginians want parity and power-sharing. As elected legislators, representatives of the people, we should respond to Virginians? needs and perspectives and follow their directives.”
Senator McEachin Says Governor Kaine?s Debate Performance Clearly Demonstrates That He Has the Path to Lead Virginia to a Successful FutureHenrico ? Senator A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) today released this statement after watching the Kaine-Allen debate. ?I was so pleased to see Governor Kaine put forward a positive, pro-active agenda. Unlike his opponent, Governor Kaine demonstrated his knowledge of the issues, his understanding of the needs of Virginia and a mastery of the economy and how to grapple with the big problems we face as a country.
?Former Senator Allen spent his time mouthing a partisan diatribe. Repeatedly, Senator Allen simply parroted the typical Republican partisan attacks on Democrats. His slash and burn approach throughout the debate and his continued foolish references to the DNC disappointed me. Virginians deserve better. They deserve to hear a carefully laid out contrast of the plans and visions of these two men. Governor Kaine did that; Senator Allen did not.
?Of course, Senator Allen has a reputation for rhetoric that does not square with his actions. Although he claims to be a supporter of small government and fiscal conservatism, when he last served in the Senate, with his vote, the debt grew astronomically. Senator Allen voted to increase the debt ceiling four times, no matter his present statements.
?At the same time, when Governor Kaine was in office during the largest recession in recent history, he cut $5 billion in spending, preserved the state?s AAA bond rating and still maintained the critical priorities of public education and job creation. As a member of the Virginia General Assembly, I can tell you that Governor Kaine reached across the aisle. Working with legislators from both parties, Governor Kaine addressed the financial crisis we were facing in Virginia. Thanks to his efforts, Virginia has weathered these perilous economic times.
?Governor Kaine is a problem-solver, not a partisan flame-thrower and Virginians will be fortunate to have him as our next US Senator.?
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