When my father came to America from Jamaica, he had only $1.75 in his pocket. What he carried with him was not wealth or influence, but faith, discipline and common sense. He believed that through education and hard work, anything is possible in America.
His story is my story, and it is Virginia’s story. It is about hope, opportunity and the belief that government should serve the people, and not the other way around.
Virginians want to know: Are you seeing me? Do you know me? Do you care about me? That’s the Virginia I fight for every day. A Virginia where people can safely raise their families, send their children to good schools and afford to keep the lights on.
Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican candidate for governor of Virginia. (Win McNamee/Getty)
I returned to politics – after 20 years away – because too many politicians in Richmond and Washington have forgotten that leadership is about service. They are more interested in power than progress. So my closing message to Virginians is simple: It’s time for common sense, not nonsense.
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Safety that works for everyone
Every Virginian deserves to feel safe in their home, in their neighborhoods, and on their way to work and school. As a United States Marine, I have stood shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement and corrections personnel because they are the ones who respond when danger threatens. I believe in responsibility, but I also believe in respect for the rule of law and for those who protect us.
Jay Jones and others in his party have made security a political issue rather than a public priority. His murderous fantasies have no place in Virginia. We deserve leaders who speak responsibly and act with integrity. And if Democratic Party leaders like Abigail Spanberger can’t call on Jay Jones to resign, that’s disqualifying at best.
Education rooted in truth and opportunity
Education changed my life. My father used it to get out of poverty, and I have seen firsthand how it opens doors that seemed closed. That’s why, as a former vice president of the Virginia State Board of Education, I believe parents should be partners in their children’s education. Parents deserve to know what their children are learning and to make the best educational choices for their families.
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Abigail Spanberger calls that extreme. I call it common sense. Our schools should teach reading, writing, math and history, not political agendas. Every child deserves a classroom that focuses on learning and character, not division.
Energy and affordability for working families
Energy prices are not just numbers on an invoice. They determine whether families can afford groceries, heating and gas. I believe in an all-of-the-above approach because energy costs are added to everything that is produced. We can keep costs low, protect our environment responsibly, and make Virginia energy independent. By focusing on innovation rather than ideology, we can get cleaner air and lower costs at the same time.
Abigail Spanberger and her allies have accepted millions of dollars from green activist groups that want to dictate how Virginians live and work. Their plans would raise energy prices and hurt small businesses. That’s not leadership. That’s nonsense. I’m fighting for energy policies that make sense for working families and strengthen Virginia’s economy.
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Leadership that listens
During this campaign, I’ve met parents, small business owners, veterans, and youth who are all asking for the same thing. They want leaders who listen, who lead from principles and who remember that common sense still matters. They don’t want politicians with a big mouth.
This election is not about me. It’s about you, Virginians! What matters is whether we allow the nonsense raging in Richmond to divide us, or whether we stand together to build a commonwealth that works for everyone.
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It’s time to regain faith in leadership. It is time to return transparency and accountability to government. It is time for unity based on hard work, respect and love for Virginia. It’s time to let the wounds from Virginia’s past heal.
It’s time for common sense, not nonsense.
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