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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2009 Virginia General Election

Candidates for Governor, Virginia

Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell - R

►Websitewww.governor.virginia.gov

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R. Creigh Deeds - D

►Websitewww.senatordeeds.com

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Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Gerrymandering

Money and Special Interests

Lobbying

State Governments

Public Funding of Political Campaigns

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

Farm Corporation Subsidies

Telecommuting

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Youth and Gang Crime

Domestic Violence

Crimes Against Children

Identity Theft

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Reducing Health Care Costs

Attracting Doctors and Medical Care Providers

Hospitals and Medical Facilities

Medically Uninsured or Underinsured

Obesity

Smoking

Nursing Homes, Hospices and Assisted Living

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Charter and Magnet Schools

School Safety

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Local Control Over Education

Student Standards and Testing

Achievement Gaps like Black-White, Boy-Girl

Education Tax Credits

Teacher Standards

Parental Involvement in Education

School Budgets

School Curriculum Math, Science, History, Government

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Chesapeake Bay

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Adoption and Foster Care

Parental Consent or Notification

Partial-birth Abortions

Courts, Laws & Justice

Courts & Trials

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Law Enforcement

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Same Sex Marriage

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Adoption and Foster Care

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Illegal Drugs

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Alternate Energy

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Train Travel and Amtrak

Highway Congestion

Highways

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Telecommuting

Taxes

Education Tax Credits

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Minorities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage

Sex Crimes & Offenders