Why I'm Running
I believe that the people of the 24th District deserve to be represented by someone who will put their interests first. I will be a fighter and an advocate for my constituents and I will not allow special interests to buy my support. I believe that the previous decade of legislation has neglected our children, our planet, and the most vulnerable members of our community. It is time to change
direction and Move Virginia Forward!
direction and Move Virginia Forward!
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Healthcare
Passing Medicaid expansion could insure up to 400,000 Virginians. Increasing the minimum wage to a living wage would directly affect the lives of up to 511,000 Virginians. The average teacher salary in Virginia ranks only 35th among all 50 states. We have decreased funding to our schools by 11 percent per pupil since 2008. Find out more about where Virginia currently stands on these issues, and the vision that I see for the future by clicking here.
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To play Ellen Arthur announcing her candidacy Play Speech
At this stage of the campaign, the highest priority is fundraising. We’ll need funds to hire a professional campaign manager, rent a headquarters, produce bumper stickers, buttons and yard signs, etc. Remember that Ben Cline never has any problem raising lots of money from his corporate and wealthy right-wing friends. And once they find out he has a serious opponent, he’ll be getting even more. Please help by sending a check payable to “Ellen Arthur for House of Delegates” to:
Ellen Arthur for House of Delegates
502 Taylor Street
Lexington, VA 24450
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Thank You in Advance for Your much needed help.
I believe that the people in the 24th District deserve to hear
the issues discussed during a one-on-one debate. If you
stand with me then please sign this petition today!
the issues discussed during a one-on-one debate. If you
stand with me then please sign this petition today!
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Ellen Arthur, who is retiring after 35 years as a practicing attorney in Lexington and vicinity, will
kick off her campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 24th District House of Delegates seat currently occupied by Republican Ben Cline on Thursday April 2 at 10 a.m. in front of the
old courthouse in Amherst, 113 Taylor Street. She will similarly kick off her campaign that day
in front of the Augusta County Courthouse in Staunton at 1 p.m. and at Hopkins Green Park in
downtown Lexington at 4 p.m. She will appear in Bath County on a date to be announced shortly.
The public is invited to all these events.
"Although I've never run for political office before, I am very concerned about the direction that politics have taken in Virginia, especially in the General Assembly," Ms. Arthur said. "Too many legislators are more concerned about pleasing well-funded interests and getting reelected than they are in serving the needs of their constituents.
"I am concerned about the future of Virginia and am running for office to do my part to build a better Virginia for our children and grandchildren.
"I'm especially troubled by Delegate Cline's strenuous opposition to the expansion of Medicaid in Virginia under the Affordable Care Act. Medicaid expansion, which is being implemented even by Republican controlled legislatures in other states, would allow up to 400,000 working Virginians, including thousands of hard-working people in the 24th District, to obtain health insurance.
Virginians currently are paying federal taxes to fund Medicaid expansion and getting nothing in return. Medicaid expansion would pay for itself. Virginians currently pays for services to people who lack health insurance from the state general fund, as do all of us in higher health care expenses. Expanding Medicaid would allow Virginia to use the federal dollars and reduce the state's costs.
| Ellen Arthur will challenge Ben Cline for 24th District House of Delegates seat |
| "I'm also concerned about the cozy relationship between too many of our state's legislators and Dominion Virginia Power. Landowners in southern Augusta County face having their land taken for the construction of a natural gas pipeline by Dominion. Gas pipelines are inherently dangerous to both landowners and the environment. Building pipelines to transport fossil fuels is an investment in obsolete and dwindling energy sources. We should be using that money to create well-paying jobs harnessing other energy sources such as solar and wind power." Ms. Arthur is committed to equal pay for women, raising the minimum wage to allow working families to support themselves without public assistance, and the expansion of high-speed internet to rural areas to encourage the growth of clean high-tech industries which rely on modern communications. Ms. Arthur has worked as an attorney for the Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley and has conducted a practicum course for the Washington and Lee Law School. She has, for most of her career, had a solo practice focused on family law and is legal counsel for the Rockbridge County SPCA, also serving on the organization's board. She lives on a 13-acre farm in Rockbridge County which she maintains herself, and keeps two horses, three dogs and two cats. She has been a resident of the 24th District for 39 years. Ms. Arthur, 68, the daughter of a factory worker, was born in New Jersey (the oldest of six children) and graduated from Washington and Lee Law School in 1979. She has two sons and five grandchildren. The 24th District includes Bath and Rockbridge Counties, the Cities of Buena Vista and Lexington, the southern part of Augusta County and the northern part of Amherst County. |
A message from Ellen Arthur’s new campaign manager Tara Rountree:
Hello everyone!
I am so excited to be joining the campaign
and I am so thrilled by all of the wonderful
support Ellen has in the 24th- specifically
coming from such engaged and active
committees. If you ever need anything or
have any questions, please email or call me
at any time. I hope to work closely with all of
you.
and I am so thrilled by all of the wonderful
support Ellen has in the 24th- specifically
coming from such engaged and active
committees. If you ever need anything or
have any questions, please email or call me
at any time. I hope to work closely with all of
you.
While I’m incredibly excited for what is in store, I
also know there is a LOT of work to be done. Before
I came along there wasn’t a field plan at all, and I
would like to implement an aggressive field strategy
so we can win. I have predicted that we need 6,000
people to vote for Ellen on Election Day November 3
in order for her to win. If turnout is lower than I
predicted, it could be less. The number one way to
win is to talk to voters! This means knocking on
doors and making phone calls.
also know there is a LOT of work to be done. Before
I came along there wasn’t a field plan at all, and I
would like to implement an aggressive field strategy
so we can win. I have predicted that we need 6,000
people to vote for Ellen on Election Day November 3
in order for her to win. If turnout is lower than I
predicted, it could be less. The number one way to
win is to talk to voters! This means knocking on
doors and making phone calls.
I will be in the campaign headquarters, 111 West
Nelson, starting Monday, every night from 5-8pm for
people to make calls. If I am not there I will have a
volunteer there in my place. I am going to have very
targeted call lists for people to call from so we make
sure we are talking to the right people.
Nelson, starting Monday, every night from 5-8pm for
people to make calls. If I am not there I will have a
volunteer there in my place. I am going to have very
targeted call lists for people to call from so we make
sure we are talking to the right people.
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday September 12th at 9:30 am we are going to have a big canvass kickoff for Lexington and Rockbridge. I want us to hit as many people on the doors in the Democratic precincts as possible. Ellen will be joining us, so please try to come for this exciting and important event. If we have 15 volunteers for this then we can talk to 500 people. If everyone brings a friend then we can talk to 1,000 people!!!
Ellen’s Vineyard fundraiser on Saturday September 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. is going to be a great time, but we would really like to increase the turnout as much as possible. State Senator Creigh Deeds will be there and we will have live music. You can order tickets online at ellenatthevineyard.eventbrite.com. Starting Monday August 31, while I am at campaign headquarters from 5pm-8pm, I will also be selling paper tickets for the Vineyard event. I understand that when they originally planned the event paper tickets were not an option, but because of the amount of people who requested them, or expressed interest in purchasing at the door, I have designed tickets for folks to buy.
I have plans for Ellen to have an ad on the radio in a couple of weeks so these events are so crucial to making that happen. Getting her name out there and increasing her name recognition is so important in an off year election like this one.
Lastly, Labor Day is coming up, so please consider walking with us in the Labor Day parade on Monday September 7 in Buena Vista. Our visibility is going to be critical especially knowing the resources available to our opponent. There will be lots of signs for you to hold, and two vehicles if you would prefer not to walk. If you can participate, join us at 9 a.m. at the Parry McCluer Middle School, 2329 Chestnut Ave., in Buena Vista. The parade will end at Glen Maury Park, where there will be speeches by Ellen and Creigh Deeds.
All the best,
Tara Rountree
Campaign Manager
Campaign Manager
Cozy relationships between state legislators and utility giant Dominion Resources threaten property rights to develop the wrong kind of energy, said House of Delegates candidate Ellen Arthur.
Arthur, a retired Lexington attorney, is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Ben Cline for the 24th District House seat.
Gas pipelines are dangerous to landowners and the environment, and developing fossil fuels in an investment in obsolete and dwindling energy resources, Arthur said in a statement.
"We should be using that money to create well-paying jobs harnessing other energy resources such as solar and wind power," said Arthur, 68.
She also thinks the state should expand Medicaid to free billions in federal dollars available through the Affordable Care Act. Failing to do so foregoes money that Virginia taxpayers have paid into and denies health insurance to 400,000 Virginians, Arthur said.
"Virginians currently are paying federal taxes for Medicaid expansion and getting nothing in return," she said.
She is a New Jersey native who graduated from Washington and Lee Law School. Arthur practiced family law and worked for the Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley, according to a release that accompanied her campaign kickoff. She has lived in the 24th District for 39 years.
Equal pay for women, a higher minimum wage and expansion of high-speed Internet to rural communities are other goals for Arthur.
In her pursuit of the 24th District House of Delegates seat, Ellen Arthur spoke in front of the Amherst County Courthouse last Thursday, calling the cool April wind a breeze of hope.
Her hope is to bring affordable college education and alternative energy to the district seat. Her biggest goal is to expand the Medicaid program, saying that the poor are covered and the hard working need to be covered, too, instead of paying expenses out of pocket.
“Medicaid expansion will have the biggest impact,” Arthur said. “It will inspire the economy and inspire the health of the people.”
Arthur, of Rockbridge County, aims to gain the Democratic nomination and unseat Ben Cline, longtime Republican representative to the 24th District. She said her determination comes from her own experience and her connection to the people of Virginia.
She presented a resume that included putting herself through college and law school, and spending 40 years as an attorney in the commonwealth before retiring last year.
“This is my chance to give back, and I feel like I have translatable skills from my time as an attorney,” Arthur said. “I’ve worked hard for everything — I can identify with hard work.”
Her recognition of hard working individuals also plays into her desire for affordable higher education.
“Colleges are not doing enough, they are not helping poor, smart kids anymore, we need to do that again,” Arthur said.
“Students are the investment in the future — we need to help schools and students.”
“Students are the investment in the future — we need to help schools and students.”
Arthur also briefly touched on the energy issue by saying that an investment in drilling and pipelines is an investment in obsolete energy sources. She suggested that instead of these methods, wind farms and solar power would create jobs.
“We need to harness the wind and the sun,” she said.
Arthur finished her call to action with another reference to the persistent April breeze.
“Come November, it’ll be a mighty wind, and we’ll ride into Richmond on that wind!”
Arthur also made campaign stops in Staunton and Lexington last Thursday.
Reached by phone Friday, Cline offered no comments specifically on Arthur but said his focus is on continuing to deliver for the people of the 24th District.
Benjamin Cline has refused to provide
voters with positions on key issues
covered by the 2015 Political Courage
Test, despite repeated requests.
Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their parties and advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads. Benjamin Cline is still welcome to submit the test at any time.
Benjamin Cline's Campaign Finances
WHO OWNS BEN CLINE??????
Summary
| In-State | $95,966.45 |
| Out-Of-State | $24,450.00 |
| Unknown State | $0.00 |
| Party Committee | $0.00 |
| Leadership Committee | $0.00 |
| Personal Funds | $2,386.38 |
| Individual Contributions | $5,300.00 |
| Unitemized | $6,791.59 |
| Public Funding | $0.00 |
| Non-Contribution | $0.00 |
| Institutions and Companies | $0.00 |
| Other | $15,852.80 |
| Total Contributions | 213 |
| Total | $120,416.45 |
Data is from a previous election cycle.
Data provided by FollowTheMoney.org
Top Contributors
| UNITEMIZED DONATIONS | $6,791.59 |
| ALLEN ALLEN ALLEN & ALLEN | $4,500.00 |
| VIRGINIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION | $4,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION | $4,000.00 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | $3,500.00 |
| VIRGINIA MEDICAL SOCIETY | $3,000.00 |
| DOMINION | $2,500.00 |
| VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $2,500.00 |
| CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP | $2,000.00 |
| COMCAST | $2,000.00 |
| COMMUNITY LOANS OF AMERICA | $2,000.00 |
| VCTA | $2,000.00 |
| ALTRIA | $1,500.00 |
| LOAN MAX | $1,500.00 |
| ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES | $1,500.00 |
| VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS | $1,500.00 |
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES | $1,500.00 |
| VIRGINIA URANIUM | $1,500.00 |
| ANTHEM HEALTH PLANS OF VIRGINIA | $1,500.00 |
| SABRE, INC. | $1,500.00 |
| AEP | $1,500.00 |
| VIRGINIA AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION | $1,471.23 |
| TROUTMAN SANDERS LLP | $1,250.00 |
| VIRGINIA BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | $1,250.00 |
| VIRGINIA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION | $1,250.00 |
| FLUOR CORP | $1,000.00 |
| KOCH INDUSTRIES | $1,000.00 |
| TITLEMAX | $1,000.00 |
| WAL-MART | $1,000.00 |
| HOSPITAL CORP OF AMERICA | $1,000.00 |
| INTUIT | $1,000.00 |
| THE DOCTORS CO | $1,000.00 |
| AMERICA ONLINE | $1,000.00 |
| THE GOOD FUND | $1,000.00 |
| THE PRESIDENTIAL COALITION | $1,000.00 |
| VANDEVENTER BLACK | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA COAL ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA MARITIME ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA TAXICAB ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION / VIRGINIA CENTER FOR ASSISTED LIVING | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION | $1,000.00 |
| MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT | $1,000.00 |
| MAJORITY LEADER PAC | $1,000.00 |
| SABRE, INC | $1,000.00 |
| VIRGINIA ASSOCIAITON OF HEALTH PLANS | $1,000.00 |
| RAGLAND, MR. ERNEST H | $1,000.00 |
| HUNTON & WILLIAMS | $764.45 |
| AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION | $750.00 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | $750.00 |
| MEADWESTVACO CORP | $750.00 |
| DELTA DENTAL | $750.00 |
| CHECKSMART | $750.00 |
| WILLIAMS MULLEN | $750.00 |
| VIRGINIA MARYLAND & DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $750.00 |
| ORTHO PAC | $750.00 |
| ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT | $750.00 |
| COMMITTEE FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT | $750.00 |
| EXXONMOBIL | $650.00 |
| VIRGINIA OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION | $650.00 |
| AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION | $500.00 |
| AT&T | $500.00 |
| CENTURYLINK | $500.00 |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION | $500.00 |
| GENWORTH FINANCIAL | $500.00 |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY | $500.00 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | $500.00 |
| SPRINT | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA WINE WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION LEAGUE | $500.00 |
| SMITHFIELD FOODS | $500.00 |
| CHECK INTO CASH | $500.00 |
| HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA | $500.00 |
| KEMPER CONSULTING | $500.00 |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF CPAS | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA STATE POLICE ASSOCIATION | $500.00 |
| S & M BRANDS | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU | $500.00 |
| $500.00 | |
| VIRGINIA RETAIL FEDERATION | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA EAGLE DISTRIBUTING CO | $500.00 |
| CAPITAL RESULTS | $500.00 |
| NATURAL BRIDGE ZOOLOGICAL PARK | $500.00 |
| VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES | $500.00 |
| MOGENSEN, JANET | $500.00 |
| AUTOMATED HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $500.00 |
| BECK JR., T. E. | $500.00 |
| WHITE'S TRAVEL CENTER LLC | $500.00 |
| METIS SERVICES, INC. | $500.00 |
| DOMINION LEADERSHIP TRUST | $386.38 |
| COUNTY OF ROCKBRIDGE | $352.80 |
| ASURION CORP | $350.00 |
Top Industries
| Uncoded | $15,852.80 |
| Lawyers & Lobbyists | $14,264.45 |
| Telecom Services & Equipment | $9,250.00 |
| Health Professionals | $8,500.00 |
| Unitemized Contributions | $6,791.59 |
| Insurance | $5,900.00 |
| Payday/Title Loans | $4,250.00 |
| Mining | $4,000.00 |
| Commercial Banks | $4,000.00 |
| Computer Equipment & Services | $3,000.00 |
| Real Estate | $2,750.00 |
| Beer, Wine & Liquor | $2,750.00 |
| Oil & Gas | $2,600.00 |
| Miscellaneous Energy | $2,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Finance | $2,500.00 |
| Retail Sales | $2,500.00 |
| Hospitals & Nursing Homes | $2,500.00 |
| Sea Transport | $2,500.00 |
| Leadership PACs | $2,386.38 |
| Tobacco companies & tobacco product sales | $2,250.00 |
| Finance & Credit Companies | $2,000.00 |
| Public Sector Unions | $1,750.00 |
| Construction Services | $1,500.00 |
| Automotive | $1,471.23 |
| Miscellaneous Transport | $1,250.00 |
| Railroads | $1,250.00 |
| General Contractors | $1,000.00 |
| Conservative Policy Organization | $1,000.00 |
| Chemical & Related Manufacturing | $1,000.00 |
| Electric Utilities | $750.00 |
| Food Processing & Sales | $750.00 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing & Distributing | $750.00 |
| Farm Bureau | $500.00 |
| Home Builders | $500.00 |
| Electronics Manufacturing & Services | $500.00 |
| Waste Management | $500.00 |
| Credit Unions | $500.00 |
| Accountants | $500.00 |
| Pharmaceuticals & Health Products | $500.00 |
| Lodging & Tourism | $500.00 |
| Agricultural Services & Products | $250.00 |
| TV & Movie Production/Distribution | $250.00 |
| Food & Beverage | $250.00 |
| Retired | $150.00 |
Top Sectors
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | $22,400.00 |
| Uncoded | $15,852.80 |
| Lawyers & Lobbyists | $14,264.45 |
| Communications & Electronics | $13,000.00 |
| Energy & Natural Resources | $11,600.00 |
| Health | $11,500.00 |
| General Business | $10,000.00 |
| Unitemized Contributions | $6,791.59 |
| Transportation | $5,221.23 |
| Construction | $3,000.00 |
| Candidate Contributions | $2,386.38 |
| Labor | $1,750.00 |
| Agriculture | $1,500.00 |
| Ideology/Single Issue | $1,000.00 |
| Government Agencies/Education/Other | $150.00 |
How Ben Cline Votes.
| Feb. 21, 2011 | SB 1367 | Motor Vehicle Title Loans for Non-Residents | Bill Passed - House (51 - 47) | Yea |
| Feb. 17, 2011 | SB 1062 | Health Insurance Coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorder | Bill Passed - House (71 - 27) | Nay |
| Feb. 17, 2011 | SB 1446 | Transportation Budget | Bill Passed - House (66 - 32) | Nay |
| Feb. 8, 2011 | HB 1465 | Excludes Undocumented Immigrants from Public Universities | Bill Passed - House (75 - 24) | Yea |
| Feb. 8, 2011 | HB 2314 | Education Improvement Scholarships | Bill Passed - House (54 - 45) | Yea |
| Feb. 8, 2011 | HB 2332 | Citizenship of Arrestee | Bill Passed - House (68 - 31) | Yea |
| Feb. 8, 2010 | HB 756 | Allocating Offshore Drilling Royalties | Bill Passed - House (71 - 26) | Yea |
| Feb. 3, 2010 | HB 502 | Expanding Death Penalty Eligibility to Accomplices | Bill Passed - House (74 - 24) | Yea |
| Jan. 12, 2010 | HB 505 | Authorizing Concealed Firearms in Establishments that Serve Alcohol | House | Co-sponsor |
| Feb. 25, 2009 | SB 1167 | Increasing the Fees for Personalized License Plates | Bill Failed - House (41 - 57) | Nay |
| Feb. 25, 2009 | SB 961 | Expanding Death Penalty Eligibility to Accomplices | Bill Passed - House (74 - 26) | Yea |
| Feb. 24, 2009 | SB 1035 | Allowing Guns in Alcohol-Serving Establishments | Bill Passed - House (66 - 33) | Yea |
| Feb. 19, 2009 | SB 1105 | Prohibiting Smoking in Restaurants | Conference Report Adopted - House (60 - 39) | Nay |
| Feb. 9, 2009 | SB 1105 | Prohibiting Smoking in Restaurants | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) | Nay |
| Feb. 5, 2009 | HB 1826 | Driver's License Suspension for Unexcused School Absences | Bill Passed - House (68 - 28) | Yea |
| Feb. 4, 2009 | HB 1671 | "Derelict Building" Plan Requirements | Bill Passed - House (80 - 17) | Nay |
| Feb. 4, 2009 | HB 2314 | Allowing Police Chaplains to Conduct Sectarian Prayer | Bill Passed - House (66 - 30) | Yea |
| July 9, 2008 | SB 6009 | Transportation Taxes | Bill Failed - House (39 - 59) | Nay |
| March 6, 2008 | SB 588 | Payday Lending Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (91 - 9) | Yea |
| Feb. 21, 2008 | HB 30 | 2008-2010 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - House (93 - 5) | Yea |
| Feb. 21, 2008 | SB 436 | Concealed Weapons in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (69 - 29) | Yea |
| Feb. 21, 2008 | SB 476 | Prohibiting Drinking with a Concealed Weapon | Bill Passed - House (62 - 36) | Yea |
| Feb. 11, 2008 | HB 12 | Payday Lending Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (91 - 7) | Yea |
| Feb. 8, 2008 | HB 933 | "Triggerman Rule" in Capital Murder Cases | Bill Passed - House (77 - 21) | Yea |
| Jan. 24, 2008 | HB 852 | Collective Bargaining for Governmental Employees | Motion Rejected - House (43 - 55) | Nay |
| Jan. 21, 2008 | HB 188 | HPV Vaccine Deadline Extension | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) | Yea |
| Jan. 8, 2008 | HB 933 | "Triggerman Rule" in Capital Murder Cases | House | Sponsor |
| April 4, 2007 | Governor's Recommendation: Restaurant Smoking Ban | Amendment Rejected - House (40 - 59) | Nay | |
| April 4, 2007 | HB 2347 | Capital Murder of a Witness | Veto Override Passed - House (83 - 16) | Yea |
| April 4, 2007 | Sub HB 2348 | Extension of "Triggerman Rule" | Veto Override Passed - House (79 - 21) | Yea |
| April 4, 2007 | Sub HB 2750 | Capital Murder of a Judge | Veto Override Passed - House (82 - 18) | Yea |
| Feb. 21, 2007 | H Sub | Refusal of Medical Treatment for Children | Bill Passed - House (89 - 9) | Yea |
| Feb. 21, 2007 | H Sub to Sub SB 1416 | Regulation of Electric Utilities | Bill Passed - House (82 - 16) | Yea |
| Feb. 16, 2007 | Sub SB 1014 | Payday Lending Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (72 - 27) | Yea |
| Feb. 16, 2007 | Sub SB 1204 | In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (81 - 16) | Yea |
| Feb. 6, 2007 | Sub HB 1778 | Traffic Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (63 - 35) | Nay |
| Feb. 6, 2007 | Sub HB 3202 | Funding for Statewide Transportation Projects | Bill Passed - House (61 - 37) | Nay |
| Feb. 5, 2007 | Amendment | Stem Cell Research Amendment | Amendment Adopted - House (58 - 38) | Yes |
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| Feb. 5, 2007 | Sub HB 2035 | HPV Vaccination | Bill Passed - House (80 - 17) | Yea |
| Feb. 1, 2007 | Sub HB 2623 | Denying In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (74 - 23) | Yea |
| Jan. 30, 2007 | Sub HB 1727 | Participation in School Clubs | Bill Passed - House (82 - 15) | Yea |
| Jan. 26, 2007 | Sub HB 1665 | Forced or Coerced Abortion Ban | Bill Passed - House (71 - 27) | Yea |
| Jan. 23, 2007 | HB 1883 | Abortion Clinic Licensure | Bill Passed - House (60 - 35) | Yea |
| Jan. 17, 2007 | HB 1977 | Inaugural Committee Finance Reform | Bill Passed - House (62 - 32) | Yea |
| April 19, 2006 | Governor's Recommendation: Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements | Amendment Rejected - House (42 - 52) | Yea | |
| April 19, 2006 | Governor's Recommendation: DMV Voter Registration Requirements | Amendment Rejected - House (27 - 70) | Nay | |
| April 19, 2006 | HB 1106 | Possession of Concealed Weapons | Veto Override Failed - House (61 - 36) | Yea |
| April 19, 2006 | HB 493 | High School Baccalaureate Ceremonies | Veto Override Failed - House (60 - 36) | Yea |
| April 19, 2006 | HB 673 | Commonwealth Transportation Board | Veto Override Failed - House (58 - 40) | Yea |
| April 12, 2006 | HB 5002 | 2006-2008 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - House (64 - 29) | Yea |
| April 11, 2006 | Amdt Item 135-4h | Direct Aid To Public Education | Amendment Adopted - House (59 - 34) | Yea |
| April 11, 2006 | Amdt Item 391-4h | New Anti-Gang Initiatives Funding Amendment | Amendment Adopted - House (59 - 36) | Yea |
| April 11, 2006 | Amdt Item 4-0.01 | Stem Cell Funding Prohibition Amendment | Amendment Adopted - House (64 - 30) | Yea |
| April 11, 2006 | Amdt Item 4-5.04-2h | Abortion Funding Amendment | Amendment Adopted - House (59 - 34) | Yea |
| April 11, 2006 | Amdt Item 462-4h | Central Appropriations | Amendment Adopted - House (60 - 35) | Yea |
| March 8, 2006 | SB 262 | Virginia Energy Plan | Bill Passed - House (74 - 21) | Yea |
| March 7, 2006 | Amendment | LeBlanc Nomination | Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 42) | Yea |
| March 7, 2006 | SB 526 | Defining Marriage | Bill Passed - House (85 - 12) | Yea |
| Feb. 14, 2006 | Sub HB 1048 | Employment of Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (77 - 22) | Yea |
| Feb. 13, 2006 | HB 782 | Second-Degree Murder Charges | Bill Passed - House (83 - 16) | Yea |
| Feb. 3, 2006 | HB 45 | Death Penalty Age Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (63 - 34) | Nay |
| Feb. 2, 2006 | HB 1050 | In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (76 - 23) | Yea |
| Feb. 2, 2006 | Sub HB 262 | College Admission for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (67 - 33) | Yea |
| Jan. 31, 2006 | HB 1308 | Student Club Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (70 - 29) | Yea |
| Jan. 26, 2006 | HB 568 | Flat Tax on Communication Services | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) | Nay |
| Jan. 11, 2006 | HB 1308 | Student Club Restrictions | House | Co-sponsor |
I hope I have provided you with enough information to show why we the people need Ellen Arthur in Richmond representing our families and lifestyle. Whenever the power company wants to raise our electric rates Ben Cline is there to grease the way to an easy passage. Ben is bought and sold, a tool of special friends who fund his campaign. Ben Cline does the bidding of the people who own him. Please help us right our broken system.
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Benjamin Cline has refused to provide
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way you wished and seek to hide their
votes. Many time they will outright shade
the truth.
Historically, candidates have failed to
complete our test due to the advice
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ELLEN ARTHUR is the most exciting thing happening in local democratic politics and offers the voter a real chance to straighten out our screwed up system and bring fairness to the working voters. If you have not yet met ELLEN please plan to attend one of her meet and greets, You will be impressed with her straight forward approach to the truth about what's wrong with our system and how to fix it.
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Ned Kable
Chairman, Amherst Democratic Party
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