Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is making a case for her candidacy in Virginia’s upcoming governor’s race, advocating for a shift towards common sense governance over the current partisan politics. She emphasizes that her approach is rooted in her personal story, which she attributes to the values of her Jamaican immigrant father who arrived in America with just $1.75 in his pocket. This narrative is used to illustrate her belief that education and hard work can lead to success in the United States.
Earle-Sears positions her campaign as a call to action for Virginians who feel neglected by current leadership in both Richmond and Washington, D.C., stating that too many politicians have lost sight of the purpose of leadership which she sees as service to the people. She criticizes the Democratic Party’s handling of public safety, suggesting that the current approach has become a political issue rather than a public priority. This critique is directed at specific individuals and organizations within the party, including Abigail Spanberger, whom she accuses of failing to address certain behaviors within the party.
The focus on education is a central theme in her campaign, with Earle-Sears advocating for a partnership between parents and educational institutions. She argues that parents should have more involvement in their children’s education and that the curriculum should focus on essential subjects rather than political messaging. Her stance on energy policy is equally clear, with a call for an all-of-the-above approach that she claims will keep energy costs low while protecting the environment.
Earle-Sears also addresses what she perceives as the failure of the Democratic Party to represent families adequately, particularly in the context of energy costs. She asserts that some of the party’s policies would raise energy prices and harm small businesses. In addition to these points, she expresses disapproval of certain political figures within the party, describing their actions as disqualifying.
Her campaign is framed as a movement to restore faith in leadership, promote transparency and accountability, and unite Virginia under principles of hard work, respect, and love for the state. Earle-Sears concludes her message by calling on Virginians to reject divisive rhetoric and support common sense governance, positioning the election as a choice between unity and division.