Reminder for Virginia Democrats - Here’s what your constituents feel about the mandate you refuse to repeal:
"I feel like we have conceded our sovereignty to California."
"We need to repeal this bill, bring back our own rule of law... Do not allow California representatives to enforce laws in Virginia."
"I think electric vehicles are great – I drive one. But I think now is the wrong time to force consumers to buy EVs.”
“I don't believe the government should be telling us what we can or can't be buying."
This sentiment is also reflected in the 57% of Virginians – including 54% of Independents and 45% of Democrats – who want the General Assembly to repeal the California-dictated mandate.
As the Washington Examiner reported, support for repeal is even higher among Virginians previously aware the mandate was in place - “out of the group that was aware of the mandate, 68% of people were against it.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin put it best during his State of the Commonwealth address:
Virginians are in charge of our destiny – no one else. That means we also put power where it belongs – with the people. We must reject the current misguided law that allows California to dictate our vehicle laws. Not only does it defy common sense - Virginians should decide for Virginians. With this misguided law in place, the regulatory process is starting this year, meaning more and more Virginians will see higher costs and fewer choices. The fastest way to fix this is for Virginia’s General Assembly to pass a bill allowing Virginians to decide what car they drive.
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