Richmond, VA - In two new ads released today, Tim Kaine shares his economic priorities, his commitment to the Commonwealth of Virginia, his record of finding common ground in Richmond, and his committment to doing the same in Washington. The positive, 30-second ads, “Always Will” and "Indivisible," feature Kaine delivering his closing message to Virginians direct to camera.
“As a missionary in Honduras, I learned how faith can bring people together,” says Kaine in "Always Will," standing in front of the home where he launched his first race for Richmond City Council and where he announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in April 2011. “That experience helped me guide Richmond as mayor and then Virginia as governor through the worst recession in decades.”
During Kaine’s term as governor, Virginia was named Best Managed State by Governing magazine and Best State for Business all four years by Forbes, despite the worst national recession since the 1930s. Even in an economic downturn, Kaine convinced major corporations to relocate their headquarters to Virginia and helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars in private sector investment throughout the state.
Kaine also tells Virginians he will work to “bring more partnership and less partisanship to Washington to reduce our debt, invest in our schools and small businesses, to grow the middle class, and create jobs.” As senator, Kaine will take a balanced approach to deficit reduction, combining significant cuts with revenues to allow for investments in the things that grow the economy like education, workforce development, and infrastructure.
“I’m Tim Kaine and I approve this message because I’ve always done what’s best for Virginia and I always will,” Kaine concludes.
In “Indivisible” Kaine commits to work together with both parties to achieve results for Virginia. In the ad, Kaine joins students in the Pledge of Allegiance and says, “We teach our children patriotism and unity, but Washington sets the wrong example by not working together.”
Kaine has a long record of working with members of both parties to cut taxes, invest in education, reduce crime, and bring new companies to Virginia. As senator, Kaine is committed to joining bipartisan efforts to build concensus in the Senate. “Until we can say ‘indivisible’ and really act that way, we’ll never get our fiscal house in order and invest in our future,” Kaine says in the ad.
“Always Will” and "Indivisible" will run in markets across Virginia. Kaine for Virginia has purchased $9.5 million in fall advertising thanks to strong grassroots support from more than 47,000 donors. According to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, third party groups have made Kaine the number two target of secret money attacks, launching more than $18 million in negative, misleading attacks.
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TIM KAINE: “As a missionary in Honduras I learned how faith can bring people together.” |
Kaine Served As A Missionary In Honduras, Helping People Dealing With Overwhelming Poverty. The Washington Post reported, “Kaine’s devout Catholicism can be traced to his suburban childhood in the Kansas City, Mo., area, where his father owned a metalworking shop. He went to a Jesuit boarding school, attended Mass most mornings and envisioned a career in law, not politics. After a year at Harvard Law School, he signed up to work at a Honduran mission he had visited during high school. ‘He will tell you that Honduras made him who he is,’ said his mother, Kathleen. The Rev. Patricio Wade, 79, still working in Honduras, remembers Kaine as wide-eyed at his first brush with overwhelming poverty. ‘Tim saw a system where very few people dominated and had all the money and power,’ the priest said by cellphone. Kaine said the experience was searing. And when he returned to law school, he met in Holton a kindred soul. ‘Anne and I both decided early on that reconciliation would be the mission of our lives,’ Kaine said.” [Washington Post, 10/18/12] |
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KAINE: “That experience helped me guide Richmond as mayor and then Virginia as governor through the worst recession in decades.” [On-Screen: Tim Kaine] |
Washington Post: “Mr. Kaine, Admired As Governor For His Straight Talk And Civility, Guided The State Sure-Handedly Through The Worst Months Of The Recession.” In an editorial endorsing Tim Kaine for Senate, The Washington Post wrote, “Mr. Kaine, admired as governor for his straight talk and civility, guided the state sure-handedly through the worst months of the recession.” [Editorial, The Washington Post, 10/15/12] 2009 Pew Study Praised Virginia Budgeting During The Recession, Saying Virginia Was “Better Positioned To Weather Bad Times.” The Pew Center on the States issued a report in February 2009 titled, "Trade-off Time: How Four States Continue to Deliver," which praised Virginia as one of four states leading the nation in making wise budget decisions during the recession. The report specifically praised Virginia Performs -- a program created by Governor Mark Warner and expanded by Governor Kaine -- for allowing Virginia “to systematically tackle the state’s budget crisis and increase agency productivity.” As a result of Virginia’s budgeting and management practices, the report stated that the Commonwealth "will be better positioned to weather bad times.” [Trade-off Time: How Four States Continue To Deliver, The Pew Center On The States, 2/11/09] As City Councilman And Then Mayor Of Richmond, Kaine Helped Build New Schools And Reduce Richmond’s Murder Rate. The Virginian-Pilot reported, “[Kaine] won a seat on Richmond City Council and later was chosen by other members to serve as mayor. During his tenure, the city built three schools and worked to reduce Richmond's murder rate.” [Virginian-Pilot, 10/16/05] · The Homicide/Murder Rate Dropped Approximately 55% While Kaine Was in Richmond City Government. (From 77 reported incidents per 100,000 in 1994 to 35 in 2001). [FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, Accessed, 6/28/11] · In Richmond City Government, Kaine Helped Build The First New Schools In A Generation. As City Councilman and Mayor, Kaine helped oversee the building of several new schools, which “were the first new schools in Richmond in about 20 years.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 11/2/99] · Times-Dispatch: Maggie Walker High School “But One Example of [Kaine’s] Diligence.” In an editorial, The Richmond Times-Dispatch wrote, “On Wednesday, Tim Kaine's fellow Councilmen elected him Mayor. Kudos to Kaine - and to the Council for making a prudent choice. … The proposal to move the Governor's School for Government and International Studies from its cramped quarters in Thomas Jefferson High School to a home of its own in a revitalized Maggie Walker High School serves as but one example of the diligence he applies to his job. Regarding Kaine's election as Mayor, State Senator (and former Mayor) Henry Marsh says it well: ‘He was the right man for this time, an excellent choice, and I supported him. He's proof the Mayor's selection can be based on merit.’ Indeed.” [Editorial, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 7/3/98] |
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KAINE: “I’ll bring more partnership and less partisanship to Washington to reduce our debt, invest in our schools and small businesses, to grow the middle class, and create jobs.” [On-Screen: Read the Kaine Jobs Plan KaineForVA.com] |
Washington Post: Kaine “Has The Potential To Be A Deal Maker. That’s More What The Senate Needs.” In an editorial endorsing Kaine for the Senate, the Washington Post wrote, “Mr. Kaine, like his mentor Sen. Mark Warner, has the potential to be a deal-maker. That’s more what the Senate needs.” [Editorial, The Washington Post, 10/15/12] Virginian-Pilot On Which Candidate Is More Likely To Work In A Bipartisan Manner: “Without A Doubt, The Answer Is Tim Kaine.” In an editorial endorsing Kaine for Senate, the Virginian-Pilot wrote, “That leaves the following as the most instructive question voters can ask before casting a ballot on Nov. 6: Which candidate would work effectively in Congress with Republicans and Democrats, with President Barack Obama or with a President Mitt Romney? Without a doubt, the answer is Tim Kaine.” [Editorial, Virginian-Pilot, 10/21/12] Virginian-Pilot: “Deficit Reduction Is [Kaine’s] Priority” And His Plan Represents A “Compromise.” In an editorial endorsing Kaine for the Senate, The Virginian-Pilot wrote, “Deficit reduction is his priority, and he has advocated a compromise. . . . Kaine is willing and able, unlike his opponent, to discuss in detail his plans on those matters and others critical to people here and across the country.” [Editorial, The Virginian-Pilot, 10/21/12] |
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KAINE: “I’m Tim Kaine and I approve this message because I’ve always done what’s best for Virginia and I always will.” [On-Screen: Kaine U.S. Senate APPROVED BY TIM KAINE. PAID FOR BY KAINE FOR VIRGINIA.] |
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