From A Conservative Governor

From someone I can believe is conservative not some from the RNC who are RINO.

Like a lot of folks, I’m worried about the direction our country is headed in right now. At the federal level, just about every idea relies on increased spending, higher taxes, more borrowing, or a combination of the three.

While we can’t begin changing who controls Congress for another year, we can begin the GOP comeback right now.

At the state level in New Jersey and Virginia, things aren’t a whole lot different than they are in Washington, D.C.

New Jersey Democrat Governor Jon Corzine has hiked taxes by billions of dollars, increased the state’s debt, and lost billions of retirees’ dollars by investing them in risky hedge funds.

Meanwhile in Virginia, the Democratic candidate for governor won't stand up against job killing measures like card check and cap and trade while refusing to take tax hikes off the table.

In short, the Democratic gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia are embracing the same failed ideas as the tax-and-spend Democrats who control Congress and the White House.

That’s why the governors’ races taking place right now in these two states are so important. They are the only two statewide elections this year and will be viewed as a referendum on the Democrats’ national policies.

So, regardless of whether you live in Trenton or Topeka, you should be concerned about the governor’s race in New Jersey. And no matter if you live in Richmond or Reno, what happens in the Virginia race matters.

The good news is that the Republican candidates are leading in both states thanks in large part to the support the RGA has been able to provide their campaigns. Of course, we wouldn’t be able to broadcast any television advertisements or mail any campaign flyers without your help. Thank you.

We are going to do everything we can to keep the pressure on in both states between now and Election Day. Occasionally, we will be asking for your help and I hope you will consider assisting us by donating your time, energy, or financial resources.

In 2010, we will have 37 governors’ races and a historic opportunity to redraw the political map. Chances are we will be competing in your state. All of our jobs will be a lot easier next year if we win in New Jersey and Virginia this year.

Thank you for joining me in fighting for a GOP comeback.

Sincerely,


Governor Haley Barbour

RGA Chairman