(From Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's Flickr page)
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell presides over a state that is suing the federal government over health reform, and over a state that he proudly announces is now getting $2 million in new funding from that same health reform law.
"This funding will be of enormous aid in helping Virginians keep their loved ones in their home as long as possible and provide greater options for both aging adults and adults with disabilities," McDonnell said in a press release yesterday. The governor backs Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's lawsuit to overturn health reform. In March, he signed a bill into law that attempts to shield Virginians from the mandate to buy individual health insurance.
McDonnell's office defended the governor's announcement, which did not mention the health reform law as the source of the money. "The governor opposed federal health care reform, and still does," spokesperson Tucker Martin tells the Washington Post. "But he's not going to stop funding important programs for seniors and people with disabilities just to prevent Democrats from playing politics. That's the difference between Richmond and Washington. Down here, we actually are focused on getting things done."
Next up for the governor: Speaking at the Virginia Tea Party convention tomorrow. The schedule lists the three top officials in Virginia, Governor McDonnell, Attorney General Cuccinelli and Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling.
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Republicans are so used to taking graft money, they forget that they are on the books against it. McDonnell thought this stimulus money was a bribe from another government official and just pocketed it before checking?
McDonnell is an idiot.... He fooled a lot of people into believing he was a centrist republican... like that really exists!!!! What in the heck is a Virginia Tea Party? It is so non-sensive to me that these people are being given an credibility. These Republican officials make me not want to say that I am proud to be a Virginian.
Angie, well said. And yet another Bob McDonnell faux pas.
TO: All mainstreet/ middle class people that call themselves republicans, this is what YOUR officials think of YOU!!! WoW my whole family and I have GOVERNMENT run HEALTHCARE, paid by tax payers money. HA!!HA!!HA!!...Do my constituents have HEALTHCARE. boo!!!boo!!boooo.. Now, check out the pictures of YOUR officials with big giant STIMULUS CHECKS!!! Bobby Gindel(L.A)- Phil Gingrey(G.A.)-Glen Thompson of (G.A.) also said "Great for employment in is area"-Frank Wolf(V.A.)"We could use that money desperately...there are a lot of things up here that, that money can be used for"-Richard Burr(N.C.)"A great thing for this country! We 're not accustomed to federal funds of this magnitude finding their way to (n.c.)" -Hutchenson(T.X.)"This funding will spur growth in texas communities"-Bill Shuster(P.A.) Attended a ground breaking ceremony for a new sewage plant funded by STIMULUS MONEY- Joe (you lie) Wilson"The money will provide jobs and investments into one of the poorest areas of my district"-John Boehner(Ohio)"We have shovel ready projects that will create much needed jobs"-Mike Johanns(NEB)"Just 1 proposed stimulus project will create 38 new jobs.-Jim Enhoff"This will help spur economic growth"-Eric Cantor held a jobs fair in his district funded by....all together now, STIMULUS MONEY....... Then they tell you guys that the STIMULUS isn't working....... Vote Democrat!!!!
jacqlyn,,,i could have not said it better!!! Stimulas worked, the President is really on our side,,,i can't figure it out,,,don't (R) know they are being taken by big corporations? even ones over seas??? These big businesses don't give a "rats ass" about the people of this great nation,,just want to get lots, and lots of money!
I do despise hypocrites. They are the worst Humanity has to offer. "Hang him by the neck with his words and contradictions. 'And the truth shall set ye free.'"
Republicans are now, finally and absolutely, at the proverbial "bottom of the barrel," as it were. There is not one among them, or their rabid, Tea-Bagging, irrationally ideological ilk, who can claim an "honorable intent" in this season of electoral indecision.
He ran under the campaign slogan "Bob for Jobs", won the election and what was the first thing he did as governor? Repeal the former governor's bill that prohibited gays and lesbians from being fired from their jobs simply for being gay. It didn't stop there either - as a State employee, you can be reported for possibly being gay and your personal life be investigated and if found you are gay, then you will be fired. I guess that's how he's creating jobs in Virginia. To date, I know of no NEW jobs that have been created only the ones that were once occupied by a gay person. What a guy. That's why I cannot stand such hypocrisy. They run under one thing but then bring their own personal agenda to the office and take over - regardless of what the constituents want. Now, we have one in Delaware that is doing exactly the same thing. She is already being investigated for campaign fraud and wants to get into the Senate so she can promote her hate filled agenda. It is sickening to me that someone who cannot even maintain or pay for her own bills could possibly end up spending our money, taking her religious right-wing agenda to Washington as an anti-government obstructionist. She also wants to get rid of Social Security and any other "government run" programs, i.e., unemployment, food stamps, medicare. Talk about actually killing Grandma - that's exactly what will happen if these tea baggers get into office.
You know, while we're on the subject of repealing the 14th Amendment, as GOP desires, let's start dialogue about repealing and replacing the 2nd Amendment with something that makes more sense. How about that? I thought the GOP rhetoric was all about "restoring the Constitution"---NOT disemboweling it based on prejudices and irrational fear. GOP idiots keep pushing to start dismantling the Constitution, and that will absolutely lead to an "Un-civil war." Oh, that's right it's only ok for GOP to touch our Constitution. My bad!
If they were smart, they'd start walking back those "dismantling" statements and ideas they have, because wars have been started over much less, folks. If they intend on doing what they say they want to do, and I take them at their word, then all opposed to them and their ambitions need to immediately and forcefully make a public stand vehemently warning them of the bloody fate that they are perpetuating with all their dangerous, incendiary rhetoric. This is no joking matter.
The top three officials of this state make me ashamed to be a Virginian and a Republican. They have no shame and pander to the basest instincts of bigots. They have no soul (sold them to big business) and do not care about people. Never thought I'd see the day that I had more respect for our Democratic Senators.
VA-repub.-Remember, for the last two years they have voted against very bill to bring jobs to America. It truly is in your best interest to Vote Democrat.......
I'm just curious, VA-republican, but what is it that you believe? I mean, what do those who inspire your shame believe and argue that turns your stomach so much and causes you to feel embarrassed to belong to their party? This may sound a bit presumptuous, but I honestly believe that it's YOUR party that has been hijacked by these frothing, religious zealots and wild-eyed, fanatical, racist extremists.
I just happened to see this online. I didn't hear about it on the news, and am only seeing this now.
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/03/04/peaceful-protesters-opposed-to-virginia-gops-war-on-women-get-surrounded-by-riot-police-and-dragged-away-video/