Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Nov 6, 2017, 06:12 PM Nov 2017

Trump tweets Virginia's economy will improve with GOP governor

Source: The Hill




BY BEN KAMISAR - 11/06/17 04:48 PM EST

President Trump tweeted his support for Virginia Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ed Gillespie on Monday afternoon, the day before voters head to the polls in the pivotal election.




Gillespie as sought to make the economy an issue in Virginia, arguing lower taxes will bolster the state's economy.

But Democrats have fired back, arguing that with unemployment at 3.7 percent, it's difficult to argue the economy isn't doing well under Democratic control. "Our unemployment rate has come from 5.4 all the way to 3.7, the second lowest of any major state in America," Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) said Monday.

Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam are locked in a tight contest ahead of Tuesday's election, according to polls.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359013-trump-tweets-virginias-economy-will-improve-with-gop-governor
11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump tweets Virginia's economy will improve with GOP governor (Original Post) DonViejo Nov 2017 OP
Because the RUMP Liberalagogo Nov 2017 #1
Well shit, we should all vote Repub SCantiGOP Nov 2017 #11
He had no idea what he is talking about. On any subject JDC Nov 2017 #2
Gillespie is running a racist campaign hibbing Nov 2017 #3
My feelings exactly. MBS Nov 2017 #8
The stench of desperation.... (nt) ehrnst Nov 2017 #4
Sure, Donnie. SergeStorms Nov 2017 #5
I hope Trump doesn't come "roaring back" TheCowsCameHome Nov 2017 #6
Trump also said he would release his taxes... Truth? keithbvadu2 Nov 2017 #7
Sheesh, I'm getting tired of that.... mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2017 #9
Economies never do well under rethugs kimbutgar Nov 2017 #10

hibbing

(10,095 posts)
3. Gillespie is running a racist campaign
Mon Nov 6, 2017, 06:28 PM
Nov 2017

It's absolutely disgusting. If he wins I think I'm giving up on it all.

Peace

SergeStorms

(19,190 posts)
5. Sure, Donnie.
Mon Nov 6, 2017, 06:49 PM
Nov 2017

Just like cutting taxes for the wealthy in our country is going to make everyone's income rise. The Paradise Papers have shown us what the wealthy actually do when they get governmental windfalls: they park it offshore where the IRS can't touch it, and the only "boats that rise" are their fucking yachts!

Stuff it up your orange ass, you bulbous bag of bullshit. You don't even know how the damned government works, and you're giving advice to Virginia's voters? I hope Gillespie gets buried by Northam, just to show the rest of the country what people think of your insipid advice.

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,359 posts)
9. Sheesh, I'm getting tired of that....
Mon Nov 6, 2017, 08:07 PM
Nov 2017

Northern Virginia: 90% chance of rain mid-day Tuesday:

https://wtop.com/weather/

Gosh, I don't want to get wet. I'd better not take the chance. Northam has a big enough margin that my vote won't be needed.

What's the worst that could happen?



In that case, I'll GOTV if boiling lava is falling from the sky.

Virginia resident here: Do. Not. Take. Anything. For. Granted.

It is THAT important.

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Trump tweets Virginia's e...