(Woodbridge, VA) – Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy, candidate for Governor of Virginia, released the following statement in response to the news that Terry McAuliffe will run for Governor again:
“These are challenging times. In the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world, in one of the wealthiest states in the country, working families don’t have what they need to thrive. They want a leader who sees them, who understands their problems, and will stand shoulder to shoulder with them in the fight for progress.
“Career politicians like Terry McAuliffe are interested in maintaining the status quo. But Virginians are calling for change. They want someone who understands their problems as I do because I’ve lived them. While I respect Terry McAuliffe’s service, he doesn’t understand the problems Virginians face. A former political party boss and multi-millionaire, Terry McAuliffe is simply out of touch with everyday Virginians.
“Our future demands a leader with vision, creativity, and tenacity to fight for what’s right. The status quo won’t do. We need a leader who is willing to solve problems, not apply band-aids that get us from one crisis to the next. This has never been more clear than right now, in the midst of a pandemic. As a public defender, court appointed attorney, and magistrate judge, I chose to fight for those who are unable to fight for themselves. In the legislature, I passed bipartisan, substantive legislation that delivers real results for working families. And I’ve lived the very struggles Virginians face. Whether it was struggling to afford medication or housing, caring for foster kids, or working multiple jobs at once, I have confronted the challenges that have persisted for far too long.
“Terry McAuliffe is the wrong choice to move our Commonwealth forward, and I look forward to earning the votes to become governor and lead Virginia into the future.”
Jennifer Carroll Foy has dedicated her life to service. As one of the first African American 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 has led the way on the Equal Rights Amendment, proudly supported the successful fight to expand Medicaid to 400,000 Virginians, and passed a budget that includes a 3% 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.
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