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~ Continues Building Grassroots Momentum~

GATE CITY – Last night, during a meet and greet at the Scott County Career & Technical Center with local Democrats, Brian Moran received the support of Scott County Democratic Committee Chair Dennis Gillenwater and Scott County Sheriff John Puckett. The endorsers demonstrated Moran’s strong base of grassroots support all over Virginia.

“Brian Moran fights hard for those who don’t have anyone to fight for them,” Puckett said. “He’s always made the needs of public safety a top priority, and I know, as Governor, he’ll work to keep our communities safe. Brian shares our values and knows what it means to wake up every morning to improve the lives of the hard-working men and women of Virginia.”

Earlier in the day, Moran received the endorsement of Bristol Commissioner of the Revenue Terry Frye. The previous day, he picked up support of officials in Radford, Pulaski and Marion.

“It’s great to have the support of these Democratic leaders in Gate City,” Moran said. “They’re joining our campaign, and we’re picking up steam in every corner of the Commonwealth.”

Gate City is the hometown of former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore.

Brian Moran has a 20-year record of fighting for the people of Virginia. He was Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a Delegate from Alexandria City and Fairfax County. Prior to that, he served as a prosecutor in Arlington County.

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Brian's been picking up endorsements across Southwest Virginia during his trip there this week. Officials from Marion, Pulaski, and Radford have stood up with so many other Virginian's across the Commonwealth and said Brian is their candidate for Governor.

The endorsers cited Moran’s long record of fighting for Virginians, including his efforts to raise the minimum wage, expand the Governor’s opportunity fund, and provide expanded health care in the regions that need it most. Moran’s Healthy Virginia plan includes incentives to improve rural access to health care and dental care, and his Green Virginia environment and energy plan will create thousands of new jobs in every region of Virginia.

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Brian overwhelmingly won the annual Mount Vernon Democratic Committee straw poll on Saturday. The straw poll is a key test of grassroots strength in a critical part of Fairfax County, the home district of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell.

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Today, standing in the driveway of a foreclosed home in suburban Loudoun County, Brian Moran proposed a “Homeowners’ Bill of Rights” to help homeowners stay in their homes and out of foreclosure, stop deceptive loans, and protect neighborhood home values. Moran is the first candidate for Governor to propose a plan to protect homeowners. There were 5,000 foreclosure fillings in Virginia last month alone. Moran’s proposal works in concert with the recent proposal from President Obama.

“Virginia’s families are getting squeezed. Our next Governor needs to keep fighting for the family dinner table, not the corporate board room,” Moran said. “The Bush Administration and politicians like them have spent all their time focused on Wall Street. I’m extending a lifeline to Main Street. This Homeowners’ Bill of Rights will help more Virginians live their American dream.”

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Today, Brian released the full text of his “Healthy Virginia” plan on his Web site today. For the past two weeks Brian's been highlighting the plan across the Commonwealth.

It focuses on insuring every child in Virginia, a new paradigm for health care that starts with prevention and bans transfats in school cafeterias, as well as initiatives to tackle our obesity epidemic, reduce infant mortality and expanded long-term programs for seniors and working parents. Read the rest of this entry

On Tuesday at Alexandria’s Queen Street Clinic for the uninsured, Brian Moran announced his “Healthy Virginia: Cover Every Kid” plan, the first part of a comprehensive health care plan. Today, more than 10 percent of children in Virginia are uninsured, making Virginia 32nd out of the 50 states. Moran’s four-point plan would put Virginia in the top 10 states, making us a national leader in children’s health insurance. Currently, over 200,000 Virginia children are uninsured.

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~ Nearly every elected Democrat in Loudoun supports Moran~

LOUDOUN – Loudoun School Board Members Tom Marshall and Bob Ohneiser today joined the overwhelming majority of Loudoun’s elected Democrats in backing Brian Moran for Governor. The first public endorsements of Moran’s campaign came in Loudoun County on November 6, 2008. Marshall and Ohneiser cited Moran’s proven record of fighting for Virginia families. Loudoun is a critical exurban bellwether county and key for Democrats to win in November.

“Brian Moran has a respected public service record,” said Bob Ohneiser, Loudoun County School Board Member, Broad Run District. “Earlier in his campaign, some elected leaders announced their endorsement. Now, I’m proud to join them supporting Brian, as he understands politics is about people, not about political games. I believe Brian will fight for Loudoun residents, especially fairness in state support for our quality public schools.”

“I know that Brian Moran will fight for our public schools,” said Tom Marshall, Loudoun County School Board Member, Leesburg District. “He’ll work to raise teacher salaries, invest in public education and make sure our workforce is prepared to compete. Families in Loudoun need someone like that in the Governor’s office.”

Moran was previously endorsed by: Delegates David Poisson (D-32) and Chuck Caputo (D-67), Board of Supervisors Vice-Chair Susan Klimek Buckley (Sugarland Run), Supervisors Kelly Burk (Leesburg) and Stevens Miller (Dulles), School Board Vice-Chair John Stevens and member Priscilla Godfrey, Leesburg Mayor Kristen Umstattd and Leesburg Councilmembers Marty Martinez and David Butler.

“I’m honored to receive the support of these local leaders,” Moran said. “They understand the importance of quality public education and training students to succeed.”

Brian Moran has a 20-year record of fighting for the people of Virginia. He was Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a Delegate from Alexandria City and Fairfax County. Prior to that, he served as a prosecutor in Arlington County.

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Petersburg’s elected Democratic leadership overwhelmingly backed Brian Moran for Governor during a press conference today. Petersburg voters gave the third highest percentage to Barack Obama of any locality in the country during the 2008 general election campaign. The leaders cited Moran’s record of fighting for quality education and raising teacher pay, for expanding access to health care, and for equal opportunity for every Virginian.

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• Download the Speech

This weekend, Brian gave what the Washington Post said may be the "speech of his career." Brian defined the stakes of this race for Governor and called on Virginia Democrats to live up to their grassroots principles. Virginia, he said, needs a proven fighter for the people.

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Brian is speaking tonight at the Democratic Party of Virginia's Jefferson Jackson dinner. We will debut a video tonight and wanted you to be the first to see it. In the video, Brian talks about his background and how he got here.

Watch it here and catch a sneak peak.

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Brian Moran promoted his Green Virginia energy and environment plan today at a tour of a solar-, wind- and fuel cell-powered office building of the Stella Group, a green energy consulting firm and home of Stella Group President Scott Sklar.

Moran’s Green Virginia plan will make Virginia a nationwide leader in renewable energy and create tens of thousands of new jobs. It is the boldest commitment any candidate for Governor has made to preserve the environment and build lasting economic growth. Read the rest of this entry