As a businessman, entrepreneur, and father, Terry McAuliffe knows what it takes to build a strong economy and keep Virginia's families safe and strong.
He has five children with wife Dorothy: Dori, Jack, Mary, Sally, and Peter.
Terry started his first business, McAuliffe Driveway Maintenance, at the age of 14. In 1979, he received a bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. After graduation, McAuliffe took a job in the 1980 presidential reelection campaign of Jimmy Carter, and at the age of 22 became the national finance director. During this campaign, McAuliffe wrestled an eight-foot, 260-pound alligator for a $15,000 contribution.
After the campaign, McAuliffe enrolled in law school at Georgetown University Law Center. He received a Juris Doctor degree in 1984. McAuliffe then served as chairman of the Federal City National Bank at the age of 30.
On Thursday, November 8, 2012, McAuliffe emailed supporters announcing his intention to run for Governor of Virginia in 2013. In his email he states, "It is absolutely clear to me that Virginians want their next Governor to focus on job creation and common sense fiscal responsibility instead of divisive partisan issues."
May 10, 2013
Every person who cheers at a rally or volunteers a Saturday to knock on doors is doing it for a reason. They’re passionate about early childhood education, want to see Virginia attract new jobs, or care about protecting women’s access to health care.
We asked five people we met at recent events why they support Terry. Here’s what they had to say:
Emma in Arlington: “I’m concerned about health care. Cuccinelli is opposed to it, but McAuliffe will protect us. Seniors are worried about making ends meet. I support McAuliffe – he won’t tear down Medicaid.”
Gayle in Charlottesville: “Terry McAuliffe is a pragmatic businessman who will bring jobs and improve education in Virginia. We need an economic stimulus, and he understands that because he has been an entrepreneur.”
Hillary in Fairfax (C): “Terry McAuliffe will protect women’s health care. He’ll fight for the rights of women.” Lindsey in Fairfax (L): “I’ll do everything I can to get Terry elected. He cares about women.”
Kia in Arlington: “As a Navy veteran, I like Terry’s focus on helping returning veterans find work when they come home from serving. And my husband and I are raising two children, so his emphasis on education is really important to us.”
Yolanda in Fairfax: “McAuliffe is the leader we need to make it easier for businesses to succeed in Virginia. He’s forward-thinking and understands how important it is to build up the economy.”
After five days and nearly 1,200 miles, the Terry McAuliffe campaign wrapped up our launch tour today in Arlington! Terry traveled all over the Commonwealth to lay out his commonsense approach to economic development, transportation and education. He was met at each event by huge crowds who turned out to support his vision for Virginia’s future.
Seventy-six-year-old Bill Speiden is fiercely protective of his sprawling 100-acre farm in Orange County, Va.
“Ken Cuccinelli would be an environmental disaster for Virginia. He questions global warming and ignores the scientific evidence,” he said. “As the darling of the Tea Party, Cuccinelli will continue attacking the environment.”
In his heyday, Speiden owned 1,600 acres in picturesque Orange County, with 280 cows and nearly 70 cattle grazing in the pasture near the Shenandoah Mountains. He raised two sons on the land, and wants to protect their families from what he considers the “intrusive policies of Virginia Republicans.”
“I don’t believe politicians should be involved in women’s health issues. McAuliffe will protect women, while Cuccinelli is awful,” he said. “McAuliffe is concerned about getting women the best health care. It is horrific that Cuccinelli imposed strict hospital standards on women’s clinics, casting many into the wilderness.”
“I was nine months old when I moved my parents to Virginia from New York City,” Speiden said. “I want to protect this state. I’m an Independent, and McAuliffe has my vote.”
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