Carroll Foy Drove Home Positive Vision to Move Virginia Forward, Not Back
(WOODBRIDGE, VA) – Following Jennifer Carroll Foy’s standout performance in the first televised debate in the Virginia Democratic gubernatorial primary, Jennifer Carroll Foy for Governor Campaign Chair Delegate Josh Cole issued the following statement:
“Jennifer Carroll Foy had the performance of the night, clearly laying out her positive vision to move Virginia forward, not back. She stood out as the only fresh leader with real solutions for the challenges working families face that have not been addressed by the politicians and politics of the past. What Virginians saw was a candidate who has walked in their shoes: someone who has worked the minimum wage, gone without healthcare, and been a working parent through this pandemic, and is ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with Virginians as their next Governor and fight for a Commonwealth where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Read just a few of the reactions:
- Annie Linskey: “Prediction: @JCarrollFoy has a bright future in politics.”
- James Pindell: “In 10 years anyone who remotely pays attention to American politics will know the name Jennifer Carroll Foy.”
- Lisa Spees: “.@JCarrollFoy gave the best opening answer of all the candidates. She spoke from the heart and it showed. @vademocrats”
- Andrea Dew Steele: “As a public defender, @JCarrollFoy has seen firsthand how broken our criminal justice system is. That’s why I trust her as Governor to reform the system and end the crisis of mass incarceration – particularly in Black and brown communities. #vademsdebate”
- Cindy Cunningham: “.@JCarrollFoy at #VAGov debate cites her own economic struggles and says “I don’t have to empathize because I understand.”
- @politicsmichael: “Wow. That was the moment of the debate so far, talking about how @JCarrollFoy will end gun violence. That’s the kind of deep commitment we are going to need from our next governor if we are going to tackle the gun violence that is our painful norm. #vademsdebate
- Matt Royer: “That answer on gun violence from @JCarrollFoy is going to be the most remembered moment from the debate. This is what makes her stand out – she’s lived these challenges. That’s why she’ll never cave to special interests like the NRA. #vademsdebate”
- Cindy Cunningham: “.@JCarrollFoy says at #VAGov debate that politicians of the past have failed” on criminal justice reform. “That’s why we need a bold, principled governor that will make the system more fair.”
- Yasmine Taeb: “Wow. @JCarrollFoy is doing an incredible job during the #vademsdebate”
- @idislikeshaneok: “Really strong, forceful answers from @JCarrollFoy. She’s saying it all from her chest and actually speaks into the mic. #vademsdebate”
- @RyRousseau: “.@JCarrollFoy should be feeling phenomenal after that debate. She is truly the future. #vademsdebate”
- Shyamali Hauth: “Wow!! @JCarrollFoy is 🔥🔥🔥 at this debate!! She has plans, passion, and ability to get things done. She is the Governor we need and deserve in Virginia!! #JCFforVA #vagov”
- Robert Mitchell: “Now watching the #vademsdebate. I have already donated to @JCarrollFoy and I can’t wait to cast my ballot for her! Virginia is about to make history and elect a Black woman to the highest statewide office!”
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Jennifer Carroll Foy has dedicated her life to service. As one of the first women to graduate from Virginia Military Institute, a former foster mom, a magistrate judge, and public defender, Jennifer has embodied the ideals of community, honor and commitment in every facet of her life. During her time in the legislature, Jennifer led the way on the Equal Rights Amendment, proudly supported the successful fight to expand Medicaid to over 500,000 Virginians, and passed a budget that includes a three percent salary increase for teachers. She is a proud mother to twin three year olds, and wife to her husband Jeff, who she met her first week at VMI.