At a meeting with small
defense contractors in Northern Virginia on Friday, U.S. Senate candidate Tim
Kaine listened to the suggestions, observations, and complaints regarding the
process for federal contracting.[1]
According to one defense
contractor consultant, a “climate of fear” has made it difficult for small
contractors to fend off their larger counterparts.[2]
Tim Kaine responded by
noting that as Virginia’s governor, Virginia’s procurement contracts with small
businesses grew from 13 percent to 43 percent by the end of his tenure.
Indeed, throughout his
tenure as Governor of Virginia, and now as U.S. Senate candidate, Kaine
has paid close attention to the concerns of America’s defense contractors.[3]
During the meeting in
Merrifield, Kaine also noted that it’s a “terrible indictment of Washington and
Congress that nobody’s willing to compromise even with the prospect of a fiscal
cliff.”
Thus, Virginian’s can
expect a U.S. Senator that is willing to reach across the political and
ideological isle to safeguard Virginia’s and America’s best interest.
Furthermore, instead of
following the George Allen economic plan of “cut, cut, cut,” Kaine has
advocated an infrastructure investment approach that will spur growth in broad
sectors of the U.S. economy.[4]
Tim Kaine has always
struck me as a political figure keenly in tune with the individuals he is
governing for.
Whether or not I always
agree with Tim Kaine’s policy positions, I’m always sure that he feels his
position looks out for best interests of Virginians and the country as a whole.
I cannot say the same for George Allen.
[3] http://www.kaineforva.com/news/tim_kaine_discusses_plan_to_avoid_sequestration_with_defense_contractors_fe
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