Abuser Fees and the Democratic Caucus
By: Evan M
Published On: 8/23/2007 2:56:04 PM
The Virginia blogosphere has been fraught with consternation over the increases in fines and fees that were included in last year's Transportation bill.
In yesterday's Washington Post, this was reported:
In a statement Tuesday, Mark Bergman, a spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus, said the fees provide "immunity for out-of-state drivers and illegal immigrants."
This and other statements quoted in the article were made in the context of a suggested strategy to link the issues of the abuser fees and illegal immigration in the election campaign.
At the Loudoun County Democratic Committee meeting last night, Delegate Dave Poisson came before the membership and told us that the Democratic Caucus, and the Governor, completely repudiates the statement and the general tactic put forward by "one staffer." Mark Bergman, according to Del. Poisson, was not acting as a "spokesman" for the caucus, though he was credited that way. He has been communications director for the DPVA in the past, but he is not currently in that position. (He is Chief of Staff to Ward Armstrong)
(Del. Dave Poisson)
The forthrightness with which Delegate Poisson came before the next available gathering of his constituents (in this case, last night's LCDC meeting) to speak out against the tactics suggested by Mr. Bergman is just among the reasons I strongly support his reelection this November.
The Democratic Party is the party of all Virginians; we are the party of unity, not divisiveness. And Delegate Poisson deserves credit for standing up for all Virginians here in Loudoun County.
(Crossposted from Leesburg Tomorrow)
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