John Matthews
WMAL.com
RICHMOND, Va. — (WMAL) Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is defending his frequent use of the veto pen during his time in office.
The Democrat has killed a record 111 pieces of legislation during his four years in Richmond, and he says it’s because he’s been focused on the basic foundations of government – providing quality education, healthcare, jobs and transportation.
“People don’t want much from their government. They want to make sure they’ve got a great economic environment, quality education for their kids, they can get on the road, and they can get healthcare. Politicians focus on these core principles and you’ll be successful,” McAuliffe says.
McAuliffe told WRVA Radio in Richmond Thursday the North Carolina so-called “Bathroom Bill,” which legislates which public bathrooms transgendered persons can use, is an example of the type of bills he has vetoed, because they don’t focus on the services that government can help provide.
“Looney tunes legislation should have no place here and that’s why I veto it and that’s why we’re the envy,” he added.
McAuliffe says the North Carolina bill cost that state billions of dollars in business opportunities from boycotts, and that’s why it’s been repealed. He points to Virginia’s 3.9 percent unemployment rate – the lowest in nine years – and claims results like those are what state governments should be aiming for.
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