Seems there’s an awful lot of activity coming out of the campaigns today 🙂 Anyway, gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran announced a series of endorsements from the Martinsville area.
Moran received the support of Delegate Ward L. Armstrong, House Minority Leader, Sheriff Steven Draper, President of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and Martinsville Democratic Committee Chair Lorene Martin.
Once again, the entire release is below the fold.
MARTINSVILLE – Today, local Democratic leaders and officials in Martinsville endorsed Brian Moran for Governor during an event at Jefferson Plaza. They highlighted his commitment to rural economic development, support of the New College Institute in Martinsville, and plans to re-energize Virginia’s economy. The endorsers also cited Moran’s ability to win all over Virginia – including rural Virginia. Yesterday Moran laid out his vision for Virginia agriculture in a speech to the Farm Bureau Annual Convention.
Moran received the support of Delegate Ward L. Armstrong, House Minority Leader, Sheriff Steven Draper, President of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and Martinsville Democratic Committee Chair Lorene Martin.
These endorsements represent important support for Moran across rural Virginia. They demonstrate that Moran, a candidate from Northern Virginia, is in touch with the needs of rural Virginians as well.
Moran visited Martinsville eight years ago to support the Textile Workers Relief Act, legislation that supported unemployed workers after the closing of the Tultex plant. He has worked to expand incentives for job creation, raise wages for working families and expand access to rural healthcare. Moran grew up in a middle-class family and understands the financial struggles families are facing in today’s weak economy.
“I am honored to have the support of these community leaders,” said Delegate Moran. “I plan on being a champion of rural Virginia in the Governor’s office just as Mark Warner has always been. I know that Virginia needs a leader with a record of fighting for the hard-working men and women of rural Virginia.”
Warner first suggested that Moran run for the House of Delegates. They both live in Alexandria.
The endorsement event was the third in a series of announcements of support for Moran. Earlier this month, Moran announced the support of a majority of Democratic local elected officials in bellwether Loudoun County and majority support from the Democratic Party of Virginia’s executive committee as part of his “Virginia Values Tour.”
“As the leader of House Democrats, I know that Brian has a real record of fighting and winning for Virginia Democrats all over our Commonwealth. He can win in every region and I know that Southside will have a friend in the Governor’s office with Brian Moran. I’ve been proud to serve with him and I am proud to support him.”
– Delegate Ward Armstrong (D-10), House Minority Leader
“Virginia’s next Governor needs to be a proven fighter for Virginia Democrats in every region of the Commonwealth and have a record of working with Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. I’m proud to support Brian Moran because he can lead our region and our Commonwealth through these tough economic times. He has worked for Democrats all over Virginia, and now we’re ready to go to work for him.”
– Lorene Martin, Chair, Martinsville Democratic Committee
“Brian Moran has a strong record in support of public safety and first responders. I’m proud to support this former Prosecutor in his bid for Governor because he understands what it takes for front-line responders to keep our neighborhoods safe. Brian has already demonstrated his interest in our region by numerous visits and his work in the General Assembly.”
– Steve M. Draper, Sheriff, Martinsville
Brian Moran is the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a Delegate representing Alexandria City and Fairfax County. He has been a strong leader on issues important to the future of Virginia, including economic competitiveness, public safety, transportation, education and health care.”
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