Tag: Glen Maury

BUENA VISTA — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine said the upcoming election comes down to whether the country is “for all” when it comes to jobs, health care and education. And Libertarian Matt Waters said the government is too broke to pay for the services Kaine wants, it’s irresponsible to continue to “kick the can down the road” on entitlements and the federal budget should be cut with all options on the table. The speeches followed a parade and breakfasts, all of which are part of a long tradition that marks the kickoff of election season. “No!” dozens of people seated in front of him shouted. Kaine asked if they were for health care for all, education for all and safety for all, and much of the crowd roared back “Yes!” Kaine hammered Trump and Republicans for having their “priorities wrong” with the tax reform bill because it gives deep tax cuts to corporations and small, temporary ones to individuals while adding to the deficit. Republicans cheered when Stewart asked if they think Trump is doing a great job. “He’s fanning the flames of hatred,” she said, noting Stewart’s association with white nationalists. “It’s scary.” The Kaine campaign, which has been raising and spending more money than Stewart, blanketed the main street of the city with signs. She said her top priorities are affordable health care, housing for homeless veterans and a living wage, but she said she hasn’t settled on who she’ll vote for yet. “I’m not a Democrat or a Republican,” McMahon said.