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A survey conducted this month by the Virginia Commonwealth University shows Warner’s popularity still strong among Virginia voters with a positive response from 74 percent of those polled.
Virginia Democrats, disappointed by former Gov. Gerald L. Baliles’ decision to return to the private sector, opted not to field a candidate to oppose Warner.
Nancy Spannaus of Lovettsville, who is running as an Independent Democrat, represents Warner’s sole challenger other than write-in candidate Mark Yatrofsky of Norfolk.
The incumbent senator’s low-key campaign continues to focus on transportation, an issue that has long been at the forefront of concerns for Northern Virginians. Warner said he will continue to work toward reducing commuter gridlock, and is the chief sponsor of Gridlock Relief legislation that would authorize $2 billion per year in federal funding for highway construction needs.
His efforts to eliminate traffic congestion include promoting the proposed eastern and western bypasses around the District of Columbia.
Warner lists the funding of the Metro system and Interstate 66 improvements among his record of achievement in Northern Virginia.
In addition, Warner said he continues to strive to ensure that Virginia gets its fair share of Federal Highway Trust Fund dollars.
“I will make every effort to see that Virginia gets its full measure of transportation funding,” said Warner, a Fauquier resident whose estate, Atoka Farm, is near Middleburg.
As Congress continues to grapple with a federal budget plan, Warner said he is backing a proposal that will reach a balance between reduction in federal spending and increased revenues.
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