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Warner right choice in U.S. Senate race
Mark Warner's pragmatic, solution-oriented leadership style is just what the doctor ordered for a U.S. Senate that doesn't seem to possess much of either trait at the moment.As governor, Warner was forced to make some extraordinarily difficult budget cuts brought on by a 9/11-induced recession and, frankly, some less than stellar fiscal stewardship by his predecessor, Jim Gilmore. He responded to that billion-dollar challenge by huddling with state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, separating 'needs' from 'wants', and restoring order to Virginia's fiscal house.
In addition to his ability to crunch numbers and work across party lines, we like Warner's stance on the all-important energy question. A big part of his platform involves alternative energy and positioning the U.S. as a global leader on all things related to wind, solar and geothermal exploration.
Filling the shoes of John Warner is no small task, but his young namesake clearly has enough gravitas, experience and know-how to make this a relatively smooth transition. The fact that many Republican leaders across the state have endorsed his candidacy confirms our feeling.
He served us well as governor. He'll serve us well in the U.S. Senate.
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