Opposed tax increases for core government services
Deeds had little to say about Gov. Kaine and instead pledged to govern in the mold of Sen. Mark Warner (D). Warner's victory in the 2001 gubernatorial race began Virginia's Democratic trend, and his signature achievement--a
2004 tax increase for improved core government services--was opposed by McDonnell.
McDonnell said he did not agree with all of Bush's policies but reaffirmed his belief that tax cuts are the right way to respond to an economic recession.
Source: Washington Post coverage: 2009 Virginia gubernatorial debate
Jul 25, 2009
Kill the Death Tax; eliminate fraud & duplication
Bob McDonnell voted more than 50 times to cut taxes during his 14 years in the House of Delegates, resulting in over $2 billion in tax cuts.
Bob McDonnell was Chief Sponsor of legislation to kill the
Death Tax on family businesses and farms.
As Attorney General, Bob McDonnell proactively cut his office's budget by nearly 15%. In 2008 he gave back his state car and cut his own salary--voluntarily!.
These cuts saved Virginia taxpayers close to $4 million.
As Attorney General, Bob McDonnell fought to eliminate fraud in the Medicare system, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and efficiently.
As Attorney General, Bob McDonnell established the Government and Regulatory Reform Task Force to eliminate burdensome and duplicative government regulations and ensure that hinder free enterprise and job creation.
