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Alan Diamonstein Former governor Gerald L. Baliles, who served as attorney general from 1982-1986 and as governor from 1986-90, endorsed De. Alan Diamonstein, saying "Diamonstein's 'encyclopedic understanding of the legislative and budgetary processes is extraordinary, was significant to me as governor and would be invaluable to the next governor'" (The Daily Progress, June 7, 2001). "NORFOLK - Delegate Alan Diamonstein, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor, today released a list of over 140 educators throughout Virginia who support his candidacy. 'Educators for Diamonstein' includes 10 past or current college and university presidents, as well as public school teachers, school board members, professors, and other Virginians involved with education" (Bert Rohrer, Diamonstein 2001, Press Release, June 6, 2001). "(ALEXANDRIA, April 16, 2001) - Jim Moran, Democratic Congressman from the northern Virginia 8th Congressional district, today endorsed Alan Diamonstein for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Moran was joined in his support of Diamonstein by three State Senators from the region. In their endorsement, Moran and State Senators Toddy Puller, Janet Howell, and Dick Saslaw said that Diamonstein "may be the most qualified candidate ever to seek the office of Lieutenant Governor in Virginia." (Rhett Walker, Diamonstein 2001, Press Release, electronic mail, April 24, 2001).
Jerrauld Jones "United Steelworkers Local 8888 of Newport News have announced their endorsement for Delegate Jerrauld C. Jones for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor." (Jerrauld2001, May 5, 2001). "General Assembly members from Northern Virginia today endorsed Delegate Jerrauld C. Jones for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Speaking at a news conference at the Capitol, Delegates Robert Brink (Arlington), James Scott (Fairfax), Vivian Watts (Fairfax), Robert Hull (Fairfax), Kenneth Plum (Fairfax), Marian Van Landingham (Alexandria), and Senator Patsy Ticer (Alexandria) offered their support for Jones in the upcoming Democratic primary. Also supporting Jones, but not attending, were Delegates Brian Moran (Alexandria) and Karen Darner (Arlington)." (Jerrauld2001, May 4, 2001). "Delegate and former Speaker of the House Tom Moss of Norfolk, today endorsed Delegate Jerrauld C. Jones for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor." (Jerrauld2001, April 30, 2001).
Tim Kaine "(MAY 12, 2001: DRYDEN, VA) Congressman Rick Boucher sent a letter to over 10,000 Southwestern Virginia households endorsing Tim Kaine for Lt. Governor. In the letter, Congressman Boucher stated, "Tim has outstanding credentials and forward looking ideas for the improvement of education, transportation and economic development. He represents a new generation of leadership for our state Democratic Party, and I believe he is by far the best choice for the office of Lt. Governor" (timkaine2001, electronic mail, May 15, 2001). "(May 12, 2001: ARLINGTON, VA) Tim Kaine's campaign for Lt. Governor has solidified an incredible base of support in Arlington -- one of Virginia's most politically active communities. Tim recently joined many of his supporters at Arlington's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Tim was proud to receive the support and endorsement of numerous Northern Virginia Latino leaders, including Walter Tejada, Leni Gonzalez and Gabe Ruvalcaba. "Tim's experience as a teacher in Honduras has helped him gain an understanding of the Latino community, and will enable him to bring awareness and sensitivity of Latino issues to state government," said Tejada. "He shares our belief that Virginia must increase its' investment in public education, and I am confident that he will fight on our behalf as Lt. Governor"" (timkaine2001, electronic mail, May 15, 2001). "(APRIL 29, 2001: MCLEAN, VA) Over 150 residents of Northern Virginia attended a garden party on Sunday to cheer on Tim Kaine's campaign for Lt. Governor. Numerous dignitaries attend the event including State Senator Janet Howell; former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton; former U.S. Transportation Secretary William T. Coleman, Jr.; former CBS News Anchor Roger Mudd; Paul Duke, senior commentator for PBS; Charles McDowell, panelist on PBS' Washington Week in Review; and three members of the Fairfax County School Board Janie Strauss (Chair), Kaye Kory, and Stu Gibson" (timkaine2001, electronic mail, May 4, 2001).
Whitt Clement "Bob Crouch, who worked for eight years until May as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia, endorsed Whitt Clement Thursday, calling him the strongest running mate that Alexandria Democrat Mark R. Warner could gain in Tuesday's Democratic primary. "'I believe he is the one candidate among a field of good candidates who will add the most' to the ticket headed by Warner for governor, Crouch told a news conference in front of the Albemarle County Courthouse'" (Bob Gibson, The Daily Progress, June 8, 2001). Former governor Gerald L. Baliles endorsed Del. Whttington W. 'Whitt' Clement saying "that Clement's 'election as president of the Virginia Bar Association says volumes about others' perceptions of his legal abilities and leadership'" (The Daily Progress, June 7, 2001). "Fairfax, VA - Today Delegate Whitt Clement announced the names of 50 Democratic elected officials, party leaders, and community leaders in Northern Virginia who are endorsing his candidacy for Attorney General of Virginia. Kate Hanley, Chairman of the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, was joined by four of her Democratic colleagues on the Board in endorsing Clement for the Democratic Nomination for Attorney General: Sharon Bulova of Braddock District, Penny Gross of Mason District, Gerry Hyland of Mt. Vernon District, and Dana Kauffman of Lee District. Senator Toddy Puller is one of several legislative members from Northern Virginia that are supporting Clement. Others include Delegates Jim Almand, Bob Hull, and Jim Scott; former Senator Joe Gartlan, and five former members of the House of Delegates (Whitt Clement2001, Press Release, electronic mail, May 25, 2001). "Portsmouth, VA – Today thirty-four Sheriffs from across Virginia came together to endorse Delegate Whitt Clement, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General. Clement unveiled this endorsement at the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association meeting at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth. The endorsement of 21 Democratic and 13 Independent Sheriffs represents the largest endorsement of local law enforcement in the race for Attorney General to date" (Whitt Clement2001, Press Release, electronic mail, April 27, 2001). "Richmond, VA – Today in Richmond Delegate and Democratic Candidate for Attorney General Whitt Clement announced the endorsement of over 50 environmental and conservation leaders in Virginia. This newly formed group, called “Conservationists for Clement”, will be co-chaired by former Delegate Tayloe Murphy of Westmoreland County and longtime Richmond conservationist Hylah Boyd" (Whitt Clement2001, Press Release, electronic mail, April 19, 2001).
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John Edwards RICHMOND --- Delegate Viola Baskerville (D-Richmond), joined by Richmond area elected officials and Democratic leaders, today endorsed State Sen. John S. Edwards (D-Roanoke) in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General. "John Edwards has always been one of the strongest supporters of women's rights in the Senate, and I can't think of a better person for the women of Virginia to have as their next Attorney General," said Baskerville, who is also Richmond City Democratic Chair. Edwards is the only candidate for Attorney General with a 100% pro-choice voting record and was endorsed earlier this week by Virginia NOW (National Organization for Women). Also endorsing Edwards were former Del. Richard S. "Major" Reynolds, Chesterfield Supervisor Ed Barber, and Richmond School Board members Jackie Jackson and Bill Laffoon, as well as numerous local Democratic Party leaders and activists (John Edwards For Attorney General [campaign@edwards2001.com] electronic mail, May 25, 2001). NEWPORT NEWS—State Sen. John S. Edwards (D-Roanoke) has received the endorsement of United Steelworkers Local 8888 for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General. Steelworkers Local 8888 represent workers at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company and is the largest union local in Virginia. "Senator John Edwards is a true friend of working men and women throughout Virginia," said Local 8888 Political Action Chairman Bob Padgett. "We are proud to give him our full and complete support." "ROANOKE—State Senator John S. Edwards (D-Roanoke) today released a list of over 500 elected officials and Democratic Party and community leaders who have endorsed his campaign for Attorney General, while Roanoke Valley supporters released a list of over 180 endorsements from Roanoke area officials and leaders. The list of 529 statewide supporters is headed by U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher (D-9th), former Rep. Jim Olin (D-6th), State Sens. Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax), Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington), and L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), and former Del. Richard S. "Major" Reynolds (D-Richmond)" (Craig Bieber, electronic mail, May 10, 2001). Virginia Partisans met on April 11th to hear several candidates and have endorsed John Edwards for Attorney General (Kevin Medwedeff, President, VA Partisans, electronic mail, May 7, 2001). "The Planned Parenthood Blue Ridge Action Fund today announced its endorsement of State Senator John S. Edwards of Roanoke in the Democratic Primary election for Attorney General.
Don McEachin "(Vinton, May 3, 2001) Today Roanoke area Delegate Richard Cranwell (D-Vinton), Minority Leader in the General Assembly and former Majority Leader, endorsed Delegate Donald McEachin in his bid for Attorney General at the Vinton War Memorial" (Susan McCleary, electronic mail, May 3, 2001). "At a press conference held at the State Capitol the following legislators and locally elected and appointed officers articulated their endorsement of Delegate McEachin: Senator Benjamin Lambert; Senator Henry Marsh; Delegate Frank Hall; Delegate Dwight Jones; Eunice Wilder, Richmond City Treasurer; Gwen Hedgepeth, Richmond City Council; Sheriff B.A. Washington, Charles City County; Cecelia Bradby, Charles City County Treasurer; Michael Holmes, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Charles City County and Ken Chandler, Charles City County’s Administrator" (Susan McCleary, electronic mail, April 18, 2001). "(Norfolk, April 13, 2001) Today Tidewater legislators united in their strong support of Donald McEachin for Virginia’s next Attorney General. At a press conference held at Norfolk City Hall the following legislators articulated their endorsement of Delegate McEachin: Senator Yvonne Miller, Senator Henry Maxwell, Delegate Mary Christian, Delegate Flora Crittenden, Delegate Johnny Joannou, Delegate Billy Robinson and Delegate Lionell Spruill" (Susan McCleary, electronic mail, April 13, 2001). "(Richmond, February 27, 2001) A newly formed group, Women for McEachin, held a press conference today to support Delegate Donald McEachin's campaign for Attorney General. Led by long-time Northern Virginia party activist, Eileen Filler-Corn, over 125 women from across the state signed up since last Friday. Members of the group are committed to recruiting ten more women each to support McEachin. Filler-Corn said "The enthusiastic response has been overwhelming. These are women from all over Virginia and come from different walks of life. We have one thing in common - an abiding desire to have the next Attorney General of Virginia protect us on the issues we hold important." (Susan McCleary, electronic mail, May 4, 2001).
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