Did Dave Nutter know what he was voting for?
Brian August 15th, 2007
That is the question that 7th District voters have been asking themselves lately.
Just after the new civil remedial fees went into effect, a local news station asked Republican Del. Dave Nutter about the new fees and who they applied to. Because of his blind partisanship, voting however his party bosses tell him to, and being so far out of touch with the citizens of the 7th District, he had no clue what he was supporting.
The Democratic challenger, Peggy Frank, offers the 7th District a clear alternative to Dave Nutter, and will do what is best for the district instead of what is best for a political party.
Peggy Frank, via press release, stated:
The abusive driver fees, which my opponent supported in last session’s transportation bill, are yet another example of how out of touch the House of Delegates is with the people of the 7 th District. The fees my opponent approved grant immunity to out of state drivers for dangerous driving on Virginia ’s roadways while taxing only Virginians. These fees unfairly penalize Virginia drivers and are neither a reliable nor sustainable source of revenue for our transportation needs.
If you live in or near the 7th District, now is your chance to send someone to Richmond that will put your interests first. Contact Peggy Frank’s campaign to find out you can help.
Do most legislators at any level know what they are voting for? It would seem to me, regardless of party, that you should know what the key points are of the legislation you are supporting. This legislation is yet another blunder from the Virginia General Assembly. Seems like the GA has enjoyed putting Virginia on the national headlines for the past couple years with controversial and strange legislation (”droopy pants”, day of rest, and now this). Hopefully they’ll fix this in January (a special session before then might be appropriate) with an emergency bill. At this point, nothing short of a repeal and void/refunds will be acceptable.
Do most legislators at any level know what they are voting for? It would seem to me, regardless of party, that you should know what the key points are of the legislation you are supporting. This legislation is yet another blunder from the Virginia General Assembly. Seems like the GA has enjoyed putting Virginia on the national headlines for the past couple years with controversial and strange legislation (”droopy pants”, day of rest, and now this). Hopefully they’ll fix this in January (a special session before then might be appropriate) with an emergency bill. At this point, nothing short of a repeal and void/refunds will be acceptable.
Great to see you back Brian!
If you’ll forgive me, I have to shamelessly plug Bill Thomas.
That being said, Peggy Frank is one of the hardest working candidates I know and she’ll do a great job representing the 7th District!
Peggy is one of the hardest working candidates I know, and she’ll do a great job representing the 7th. Hopefully Bill Thomas and Susie Garner will join with her.
Blind Partisianship? You might now something about that Brian.