George Allen continues to hold Kaine accountable in "Devastating" ad

Henrico, VA – In case you missed it, George Allen for U.S. Senate continues to hold Tim Kaine accountable for his support of Washington’s failed deal last summer that could lead to $500 Billion in defense cuts and potentially 200,000 lost Virginia jobs. On Tuesday, George Allen for U.S. Senate released a new TV ad titled “Devastating,” which profiles the devastating impact the defense cuts and resulting lost jobs will have on Virginia’s families and economy.

Here’s what they are saying. . .

Fredericksburg Free Lance Star: “Virginia Republicans are ratcheting up the criticism of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine’s support for last year’s federal debt ceiling deal that could now result in billions of dollars in budget cuts.”  (Chelyen Davis, “GOP Continues To Hammer Kaine On Sequestration,” Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, 7/23/12)

·         “In Saturday’s Senate debate, Allen used one of two opportunities to directly question Kaine to ask if he regretted supporting a “failed deal.” Kaine said he didn’t, because it helped prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debts and warded off credit downgrades.”  (Chelyen Davis, “GOP Continues To Hammer Kaine On Sequestration,” Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, 7/23/12)

The Virginian-Pilot: “George Allen is convinced the specter of automatic defense cuts agreed to in last summer's debt ceiling deal could become a defining issue in the U.S. Senate race because of their potential impact on Virginia.”  (Julian Walker, “Allen Opposes ‘Devastating’ Military Cuts In New Ad,” The Virginian-Pilot, 7/24/12)

·         “That's why those looming defense cuts are the subject of his latest campaign ad that warns of the harm that $500 billion in defense cuts would cause, including the loss of an estimated 200,000 Virginia jobs.”  (Julian Walker, “Allen Opposes ‘Devastating’ Military Cuts In New Ad,” The Virginian-Pilot, 7/24/12)

·         “During last Saturday's debate at The Homestead, Allen went after Kaine over his statements in support of the bi-partisan package of more than $1 trillion in reductions set to start in January if Congress doesn't revisit the accord.”  (Julian Walker, “Allen Opposes ‘Devastating’ Military Cuts In New Ad,” The Virginian-Pilot, 7/24/12)

Politico: “New Allen ad says cuts would be ‘devastating.’” (James Hohman, “Morning Score,” Politico, 7/24/2012)

·         “Allen strategists say this could be a defining issue in the race” (James Hohman, “Morning Score,” Politico, 7/24/2012)

Richmond Times-Dispatch: “Republican U.S. Senate candidate George Allen is out with a new ad continuing his attack on Democratic rival Timothy M. Kaine’s support for last year’s debt deal.”  (Wesley P. Hester, “New Allen Ad Indirectly Hits Kaine On Defense Cuts,” Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Virginia Politics Blog, 7/24/12)

·         “The 30-second ad, titled “Devastating,” paints a dramatic picture of looming defense cuts brought on by the failure of a so-called super-committee created as part of the deal to identify alternative deficit reductions.”  (Wesley P. Hester, “New Allen Ad Indirectly Hits Kaine On Defense Cuts,” Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Virginia Politics Blog, 7/24/12)

·         “The issue was at the forefront of the first general election debate Saturday, in which Allen repeatedly attacked Kaine for supporting the deal. Kaine countered by saying it was ‘the right thing to do…”  (Wesley P. Hester, “New Allen Ad Indirectly Hits Kaine On Defense Cuts,” Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Virginia Politics Blog, 7/24/12)

The Weekly Standard: “Republican Senate candidate George Allen has a new TV ad telling Virginia voters that the cuts coming to the Defense Department as a result of the budget sequestration will be ‘devastating’ to the Old Dominion and its economy.”  (Michael Warren, “Allen Ad: Coming Defense Cuts Will Hurt Virginia,” The Weekly Standard, 7/24/12)

Fredericksburg Free Lance Star: “Republican U.S. Senate candidate George Allen launched a TV ad that continues the line of attack he first raised in Saturday’s debate with rival Democrat Tim Kaine.”  (Chelyen Davis, “Allen, Kaine Argue Federal Budget Cuts Via Ad, Video,” Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, 7/24/12)

·         “The ad slams a ‘super committee’ in Congress, set up last year as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling, that has failed to reach an agreement on federal budget cuts, and hints at Kaine’s support for last year’s deal.”  (Chelyen Davis, “Allen, Kaine Argue Federal Budget Cuts Via Ad, Video,” Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, 7/24/12)

·         “Without an alternative agreement, a harsh package of cuts put in place last summer will start taking effect in January. They include billions in cuts to defense spending, which will hit Virginia’s economy hard.”  (Chelyen Davis, “Allen, Kaine Argue Federal Budget Cuts Via Ad, Video,” Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, 7/24/12)

·         “Allen opposed the deal to start with, and is now using it as a political issue, accusing Kaine of making a bad choice to support the original debt ceiling deal last year since the cuts would hurt Virginia.”  (Chelyen Davis, “Allen, Kaine Argue Federal Budget Cuts Via Ad, Video,” Fredericksburg Free Lance Star, 7/24/12)

The Hill: “Former Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) is out with a new ad blasting former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D) for supporting the bipartisan debt-limit deal that included $500 billion in planned defense cuts.”  (Cameron Joseph, “New Allen Ad Attacks Kaine On Defense Sequestration,” The Hill, 7/24/12)

The Washington Post: “Allen’s campaign, meanwhile, has launched an ad called ‘Devastating.’ It refers to the massive defense cuts that will take effect if Congress is unable to strike a bipartisan agreement this year.”  (Laura Vozzella, “Virginia Senate Race: Two New TV Ads Launched,” The Washington Post’s Virginia Politics Blog, 7/24/12)

·         “‘A storm is coming. Last year Washington’s Super Committee failed,’ Allen’s ad says. ‘A failure that could force $500 billion in automatic defense cuts. Devastating job losses. Over 200,000 good-paying Virginia jobs at stake. And a 10 percent reduction in our Armed Forces. But only one candidate for Senate will fight for Virginia jobs and America’s security.’”  (Laura Vozzella, “Virginia Senate Race: Two New TV Ads Launched,” The Washington Post’s Virginia Politics Blog, 7/24/12)

Fairfax News: ““Virginia would lose 207,464 jobs and $10.63 billion in labor income by the end of fiscal 2013 if $1.2 trillion if federal budget cuts take place in January as planned. Virginia would suffer the biggest job loss next to California, according to a recent report by a George Mason University economist.”  (“Kaine, Allen Blame Each Other For Looming Budget Cuts,” Fairfax News, 7/24/12)

·         “George Allen for U.S. Senate, meanwhile, released a new television ad (below) titled ‘Devastating,’ a look at the impact the looming defense cuts will have on Virginia jobs and families.”  (“Kaine, Allen Blame Each Other For Looming Budget Cuts,” Fairfax News, 7/24/12)

·         “‘George Allen is the only candidate in this race with the leadership to fight against these defense cuts that will devastate our military, jobs and families,’ said Mike Thomas, Allen’s Campaign Manager. ‘While Tim Kaine says ‘the deal was the right thing to do,’ George Allen believes national defense and Virginia jobs should never be used as a bargaining tool to raise taxes. George Allen has a proven record of working with both parties to solve problems and achieve historic reforms, and that’s the kind leadership George Allen will bring to Washington.’”  (“Kaine, Allen Blame Each Other For Looming Budget Cuts,” Fairfax News, 7/24/12)

The Washington Free Beacon: “Virginia Republican Senate candidate George Allen highlighted the imminent sequestration defense cuts in a new campaign ad released Tuesday.”  (“Allen Highlights Threat Of Defense Cuts In New Ad,” The Washington Free Beacon, 7/24/12)

·         “A recent report by the Aerospace Industries Association projected more than 1 million lost jobs in 2013 if the sequestration takes place.”  (“Allen Highlights Threat Of Defense Cuts In New Ad,” The Washington Free Beacon, 7/24/12)

·         “Lockheed Martin predicted it may have to fire 10,000 employees earlier this month.”  (“Allen Highlights Threat Of Defense Cuts In New Ad,” The Washington Free Beacon, 7/24/12)

Bearing Drift: “Today George Allen for U.S. Senate released a new television ad titled ‘Devastating,’ a look at the devastating impact looming defense cuts will have on Virginia jobs and families.”  (Lynn R. Mitchell, “George Allen For U.S. Senate Releases ‘Devastating’ Ad,” Bearing Drift, 7/24/12)

·         “Unless Washington acts, Virginia faces $500 Billion in automatic defense cuts at the end of this year. Washington’s failed policies could eliminate over 200,000 good-paying Virginia jobs, hurting the economy and thousands of Virginia families.”  (Lynn R. Mitchell, “George Allen For U.S. Senate Releases ‘Devastating’ Ad,” Bearing Drift, 7/24/12)

Roanoke Times: “The spot asserts that Allen is the ‘only candidate’ who would fight to protect Virginia jobs that could be lost if the cuts occur.” (Mason Adams, “Debate over Defense cut continues in Virginia Senate race,” Roanoke Times, 7/24/12)

·         “Allen said he was dismayed by the prospect of automatic defense spending cuts that could occur in January if Congress fails to pass an alternative deficit-reduction plan. (Mason Adams, “Debate over Defense cut continues in Virginia Senate race,” Roanoke Times, 7/24/12)