With the current unemployment rates and job market difficulties, the LAST thing Virginia (and, of course, the whole USA) needs is tax increases. In the upcoming US Senate race, the candidate with the best track record on lowering taxes will get my vote.
While governor of Virginia, George Allen reduced taxes for families and businesses by over $500 million, and even budgeted millions for the rainy day fund. In the Senate, he supported the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts that spurred opportunities for job creation and also worked to keep the Internet free from taxation.
Tim Kaine, however, has a different record regarding taxes. As Virginia’s governor, he proposed more than $2 billion in new tax increases—plus draining millions from the rainy day fund. Oops! Anyone who wants LOWER taxes needs to vote FOR George Allen on November 6th.
Emily Hamilton
Roanoke
