More To Do

I love the new motto that the Virginia Democrats are putting on a bumper sticker: "A lot done. More to do."

It is well in line with the fundamental theme, and strategy, of our Democratic Ticket this year - we're just plain gonna outwork the other side. If there's one thing Creigh Deeds knows, it's working hard. He is an unparalleled, energetic advocate for his constituents, and that includes all of us. That enthusiasm, and that hard work, is going to be reflected up and down the ticket this year.

I think it is important that we all acknowledge there is more to do. The call for "a more perfect union" is never fully answered. We can never be satisfied. Here in Virginia, we still have disgraceful problems with equal rights, and education, and transportation, and a myriad of issues that a Democratic administration and a Democratic House of Delegates will address. This is not to minimize the great things that have been done, from continuing to be the best run state in the nation to the fact that children born here have the best chance to succeed. Virginia is an amazing place to live, work and participate in our civil society.

Our Democratic ticket, and our Democratic party, is dedicated to continuing this progress and our joint success in managing through a very difficult economic period. Sen. Deeds, Jody Wagner and Del. Shannon are the right team to continue our legacy of achievement.

A lot has been done, but there's more yet to do.