The Commonwealth of Virginia is fired up and ready to elect Democratic Leaders who will fight for our future. From Educators, Teacher Unions and Alexandria Union Workers to Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach—Harris-Walz Teams are all over Engaging with Voters!
This is a tight presidential race, but the trend is looking good for Kamala Harris.
@VaDemocrats: With less than 2 weeks before early voting starts, we’re doing everything we can—knocking on doors, making calls, sending texts, and more—to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Tim Kaine, and Democrats up and down the ballot.
Kamala Harris: “Unlike Donald Trump, I promise to put middle-class and working-class families first. Because we know when the middle class is strong, America is strong.”
TRUST WOMEN
Elizabeth Cheney, Professor, University of Virginia Center for Politics and Former Republican Congresswoman says she will vote for Kamala Harris.
When asked if she wanted to make history by endorsing a presidential candidate, Cheney replied: “Not only am I NOT voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris.”
VP Kamala Harris: “Every American should be able to access the healthcare they need, no matter their income or wealth. As Vice President, I have helped cut prescription drug costs, cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month for our seniors, and lower premiums for seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare—helping millions of families get the care they deserve.”
Kamala Harris: “Any so-called leader who is about beating down other people is a coward. The real measure of the strength of a Leader is based on who you lift up. That’s what this campaign is about.”
Democrats Canvass for Kamala Harris
Over 100 proud Virginia Democrats turned out to support Kamala Harris, Tim Kaine and Mitchell in the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade.
Anne Holton, Faculty/Former President at George Mason attended a Gwen Walz event with AFT and NEA members. “There’s no ticket better than Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to fight for our kids, educators, and staff.”
The American Federation of Teachers Endorsed Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris: “From the public service workers and higher education faculty to the school bus drivers and the custodians to the school nurses and our teachers — you all do God’s work, educating our children — the whole ecosystem of who are AFT members.
It is you who have taken on the most noble of work, which is to concern yourself with the well-being of the children of America. And I thank you for that. And I thank you, also, for your support over the years and for being the first union to endorse me. And as you may know, I am a proud product of public education… Today, we face a choice between two very different visions for our nation: one focused on the future and the other focused on the past. And we are fighting for the future.
And in our vision of the future, we see a place where every person has the opportunity not just to get by but to get ahead — a future where no child has to grow up in poverty, where every senior can retire with dignity, and where every worker has the freedom to join a union.
We see a future with affordable health care, affordable childcare, and paid leave — not for some, but for all.
We see a future where every student has the support and the resources they need to thrive and a future where no teacher has to struggle with the burden of student loan debt.
So, as an example, our administration has forgiven student loan debt for nearly 5 million Americans and twice as much for our public servants, including our teachers”. (SEE Full Speech Transcript, White House Briefing, July 25, 2024)
Shout out to Natalie Shorter for organizing an exceptional event that honored our dedicated educators with special guest Gwen Walz.
Leslie Mehta, Democrat for Congress: The countdown is on, folks! Luckily, @HenricoDems and the @KamalaForVA team are not taking a single vote for granted. Great to be at this morning’s launch to fire up canvassers before they hit the doors in Virginia.” @LeslieMehtaVA
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney: “Great to be in Alexandria today for the NoVa Labor Day picnic! Folks, Virginia Democrats are fired up—we’re fired up to re-elect Tim Kaine and Elect Kamala Harris this November.” @LevarStoney
Norfolk: An “Out for Kamala Harris” event was held. @NorfolkDems
Virginia Teen Democrats @VATeenDems
Our team was all in for Kamala Harris! Canvassing and spreading the word—let’s keep the momentum going! #GetOutTheVote #TeamHarris
“We are excited to announce that after today’s meeting with other youth leaders, we are pumped and prepared to mobilize young voters for Kamala Harris. We know she will do what it takes to make our country forward! Who’s with us? @VATeenDems
Tim Kaine: “Proud to join Virginia AFL-CIO’s Labor Day Picnic in Alexandria.
Tim Kaine: “A quality education can change the trajectory of a child’s life—that’s why Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are committed to making sure every child can get the education they deserve.”
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan: “Democrats are fighting to ensure workers have the protections, benefits, and rights they deserve.” @JennMcClellanVA
First Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at Congressman Bobby Scott’s Annual Labor Day Cookout in Newport News
Doug Emhoff: “Kamala is pro-business, pro-growth, pro-innovation and pro-worker! She knows a fair economy is good for working families and good for our country.”
On Labor Day, Kamala Harris attended an event to greet union members and speak with supporters and voters about the stakes of this election.
Abigail Spanberger is running to be the next Governor: “We’re ready to build a stronger future for the next generation of Virginia workers. Let’s get it done this November.”
Madam Vice President Kamala Harris: “Yesterday, we got a fresh reminder that Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda would ban medication abortion in every state. We are not going to let that happen, because we trust women. Trump’s abortion bans unleashed a health care crisis for women across our nation. Now, he has made clear that he’d use the federal government to rip away access to medication abortion, effectively banning abortion nationwide.”
Manassas welcomed Former Teacher Gwen Walz to their Educators for Harris-Walz event. “Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are committed to securing a quality education for every child, no matter their zip code.”
Kamala Harris has what it takes to win Virginia if we come together, knock on doors, talk to our neighbors, and show just how Democrats can protect and advance real freedom.
Kamala Harris’ strength among working-class families and growing interest from independents, undecideds, and young adults could push her to victory. She has a proven track record of supporting policies like banning medical debt from credit reports and expanding childcare tax credits to give people the financial room to breathe.
Democrat Supporters Canvass for Kamala Harris
TEACHERS UNION ENDORSEMENT
@AFTunion: Dozens of members from across the state attended the Educators for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign.
In 2020, public service workers all over Virginia came together and successfully organized to overturn a 44-year-old law that banned public sector collective bargaining in the commonwealth. Then, in 2022, labor and trades employees in Alexandria voted overwhelmingly to unionize with AFSCME. Last year, that unit reached a historic first contract with the city that guaranteed raises and established a step-and-grade pay schedule, among other victories.
Emerita Valentin, a Department of Emergency and Customer Service employee, said the labor and trades contract activated support in other departments.
“I think when people saw the contract labor and trades got, they began to see how a union really changes things.” Valentin said. “We’ve been advocating for changes for years, but until you have a seat at the table, your voice can be ignored. That’s why we’re doing this. We deserve to have our voice heard.”
The administrative and technical workers will focus on winning their union election.
“It just comes down to dignity and respect. I’ve talked with countless of my co-workers and we all want that, no matter who you are,” Valentin said. “That’s why we’re going to win.”
District Council 20 Executive Director Wayne L. Enoch said, “For many years, unions in local governments were unheard of in the commonwealth of Virginia. Now, we have a movement building.”
VA Congressman Gerry Connolly
“Trump’s plan to fire thousands of federal employees and to replace thousands more with MAGA loyalists, will wreak havoc on our community in NoVa and on our country. His war on civil servants has gone on long enough. These patriots deserve our respect.” @GerryConnolly
VA Representative Gerry Connolly
“For years and years, politicians talked about empowering Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for seniors, but never accomplished it. Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act and finally got it done.” @GerryConnolly
VA Senator Mark Warner
“Democrats have repeatedly tried to pass an expanded Child Tax Credit because every parent and child in America deserves a little breathing room to get ahead. I still want to see us pass an expanded CTC to boost our economy and invest in middle class families.” @MarkWarner
VP Harris’ presidential campaign is about protecting our freedoms and fighting for a better future.
Americans are rallying behind Kamala to defend our right to retire with dignity. She will protect and strengthen social security. “For millions of seniors, Social Security is the difference between getting by and living in poverty. We can’t cut social security & Medicare that millions of retirees & seniors rely on.” Vice President Kamala Harris
“We can’t hope that we defeat Donald Trump, we can’t hope that we can collectively bargain, we can’t hope we protect Social Security, we can’t hope that we address climate change. You don’t hope to win; you plan, prepare, and work to win.” VP Nominee Tim Walz
Small Businesses
Kamala Harris: “Small businesses in our country employ half of all private sector workers—generating revenue that helps repair our roads and pay our teachers. They are part of the glue that holds our communities together.”
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. “In order to grow America’s economy, we must invest in workers, we must invest in families, we must invest in institutions and we must invest in our businesses. Our small businesses are part of the fabric and culture of our communities. Our small business leaders are not just business leaders. They are civic leaders. They are community leaders. They hire locally. They mentor. They inspire. And when we talk about the strength of our nation, all of those attributes are a part of growing our strength. Together, we will continue our work to advance economic opportunity and build an economy where every American can thrive.” Kamala Harris
Re-Living the Energy of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Speech at the 2024 DNC
“Now, the road ahead will not be easy and that brings me to you know who. Donald Trump is like an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won’t go away. He has spent the last 4 years spinning the block, trying to get back into a relationship with the American people. Bro, we broke up with you for a reason!”
The 2024 Objective
The American people want a Leader who gives us Inspiration & Hope. Kamala Harris & Tim Walz connects with ALL people. Trump said, “I don’t care about you. I just want your vote.” We Deserve Better.
Let’s mobilize, organize & take action to Support https://kamalaharris.com for President. Your voice matters, so let’s make history with hope and unity.
“Governor Tim Walz and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work. Are you with us?” Kamala Harris says, “We have work to do, and an election to win.”
I Pledge to Volunteer
This race for president is still neck and neck. The Harris-Walz campaign needs YOU to Help out in Virginia to make sure we win. Let’s Do Something: Volunteer.
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Democrat Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris: “In this election, we each face a question: What kind of country do we want to live in? A country of chaos, fear, and hate? Or one of freedom, compassion, and rule of law? Each of us has the power to answer that question with our vote.”
Virginia Residents
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Kamala Harris has what it takes to win the Presidential Election if we come together, knock on doors, talk to our neighbors, and show just how Democrats can protect and advance real freedom.
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