Excellent news from the Deeds campaign!
Eight former senators and delegates announced their support of Sen. Creigh Deeds’ campaign at a press conference Wednesday at the State Capitol.
The eight legislators – including Republican Sens. Russ Potts and John Chichester – announced the formation of Virginians for Deeds, a group Virginians who support Creigh Deeds efforts to carry on the tradition of keeping Virginia a low-tax state with a business friendly climate.
Two of the legislators – Republican Sen. Marty Williams and Sen. Brandon Bell – have never endorsed a statewide Democratic candidate before, and endorsed Bob McDonnell over Creigh Deeds in the 2005 Attorney General race.
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* Sen. Brandon Bell (R. – Roanoke Co.) - Member of Senate: 1992-96; 2004-2008.
* Sen. John Chichester (R. – Stafford) - Member of Senate: 1978-2008. Elected President pro tempore of the Senate, 2000. Former Chair of Finance Committee.
* Sen. Russ Potts (R. – Winchester) - Member of Senate: 1992-2008. President, Russ Potts Productions, Inc.
* Sen. Marty Williams (R. – Newport News) - Member of Senate: 1996-2008. Former Chair of Transportation Committee.
* Sen. Warren E. Barry (R. – Fairfax) - Member of the House of Delegates: 1970-1983. Member of the Senate: 1992-2002.
* Del. Anne G. “Panny” Rhodes (R. – Richmond) – Member of the House of Delegates: 1992-2001.
* Del. Katherine Waddell (I. – Richmond) – Member of House of Delegates: 2006-2008. Founder, Virginia Republican Majority for Choice. Former aide to Lt. Gov. John Hager.
* Del. Jim Dillard (R. – Fairfax) – Member of House of Delegates: 1972-1977, 1980-2005. Former Chair of Education Committee.
