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LETTER: McDonnell backs 'Big Tobacco'; vote Deeds 

Jump to full article: Fredericksburg (VA) Free Lance-Star, 2009-10-08
Author: Hilton Oliver Virginia Beach

Intro:

This letter is addressed to the undecided voters who supported the ban on smoking in Virginia restaurants.

After four years of struggling against legislators who defied the public will, public health prevailed over the nicotine lobby.

As a state senator, R. Creigh Deeds voted for the smoking ban.

Voters should understand that Bob McDonnell opposed this legislation despite the overwhelming support of Virginians.

No surprise, since he consistently protected Big Tobacco throughout his legislative career.

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