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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

State Governments

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Economic Stimulus

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

Attracting Doctors and Medical Care Providers

Obesity

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

Highway Congestion

Highways

Taxes

Education Tax Credits

Minorities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage

Sex Crimes & Offenders