Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
More drama about the most important thing to the Virginia Education Association: MONEY!
Ya know, if people got into the teaching profession for the money, I think they’re too stupid to be teachers in the first place.
With apologies to Smokey Robinson, listen to the Tears of a Clown:
“It’s ironic. You’re saying, ‘Let’s fund private schools as we defund public schools,’ ” Virginia Education Association lobbyist Robley Jones said of McDonnell’s scholarship tax credit plan, noting the governor’s budget amendments amount to about $50 million less for public education in the current spending plan.
Jones said the tax credit measure would put public schools in competition with private schools for corporate donations. He also argued that scholarships awarded under that program probably wouldn’t cover all the tuition costs for needy students (Virginian-Pilot)
Hey, Mr. Jones, pardon me for explaining the obvious to a lobbyist, but what the heck did you expect when you TRIED TO DEFEAT Bob McDonnell in the first place?
VEA President Kitty Boitnott, speaking for the VEA fund, said of Deeds: “Creigh Deeds has an 18-year record in the General Assembly of support for public education. He’s been a voice for Virginia’s students and educators and has worked tirelessly to maintain and strengthen the commonwealth’s public schools. We’re excited to back him, and look forward to his continued support and encouragement from him as governor.”
Boy, did you back the wrong horse!
Guess what, Mr. Lobbyist. When your organization actively works against the candidate who wins, sit down, have a Coke, watch public broadcasting while you can and reflect on what a dumb mistake you made.
