by Winsome Earle-Sears at Fox News
Republican candidate for governor outlines positions on law enforcement, parental rights in education and energy costs
When my father came to America from Jamaica, he had just $1.75 in his pocket. What he carried with him was not wealth or influence, but faith, discipline and common sense. He believed that through education and hard work, anything is possible in America.
His story is my story, and it is the story of Virginia. It is about hope, opportunity and the belief that government should serve the people, not the other way around.
Virginians want to know: Do you see me? Do you know me? Do you care about me? That is the Virginia I fight for every day. A Virginia where people can raise their families safely, send their children to good schools and afford to keep the lights on.
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican candidate for governor of Virginia. (Win McNamee/Getty)
I returned to politics – after being gone for 20 years – because too many politicians in Richmond and Washington have forgotten that leadership is about service. They are more interested in power than progress. That is why my closing message to Virginians is simple: it is time for common sense, not nonsense.
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS HAVE A VIOLENCE PROBLEM
Safety that works for everyone
Every Virginian deserves to feel safe in their home, in their neighborhood, and on their way to work and school. As a U.S. Marine, I have stood shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement officers and corrections personnel because they are the ones who respond when danger calls. I believe in accountability, but I also believe in respect for the rule of law and those who protect us.
Jay Jones and others in his party have turned safety into a political issue instead of a…
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