Moran V. McAuliffe

Another Monday, another hearty discussion of public poicy plans and ideals.

Del. Brian Moran's campaign folks kicked off the week rounding up eight highlight clips of pointed Virginia press critiques of potential gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. It's a slew of hits from all over the place - even the vaunted Jeff Shapiro the golden-tongued political wizard at the Richmond Times-Dispatch who wrote. 

"Can't you hear McAuliffe in a debate: ‘And I can see Richmond from my house.’"

Not to be left out McAuliffe's folks responded that they prefer to keep the race positive and focus on the issues and the Republican opponent in 2009 - Attorney Gen. Bob McDonnell.

Friends of Terry McAuliffe Senior Advisor Mo Elleithee today issued the following statement in response to a recent negative press memo by the Moran for Governor Campaign.

"Brian Moran and his campaign have been spending a curiously large amount of time focused on someone who's not even a declared candidate for Governor yet, and their tone has been surprisingly negative.  I've known Brian Moran for a long time, and I know he's a better Democrat than that.  Terry McAuliffe is focused on having a conversation with and listening to what Virginians have to say as he decides whether or not to run for Governor.  He is saving his criticism for Bob McDonnell, not great Democrats like Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds.  We hope that both of them and their campaigns follow the same approach.  We are all members of a unified party that accomplished great things in 2008 by advocating a positive and hopeful message.  Virginians have made clear that unity and positivity is what they want, and it is the only way we'll win in 2009."