McAuliffe Says Thomas Jefferson Dedicated Himself To Bridging Partisan Divides

"After the presidential election in 1800, but instead of relishing his victory, or governing only for his supporters, Thomas Jefferson devoted much of his first inaugural address to bridging partisan divides. He said, 'But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names, brethren of the same principle.' Two-hundred and thirteen years later, the truth is -- is that our differences of opinion are still often not a difference of principle, or goal. Over the next four years, most democrats and republicans in Virginia, want to make Virginia a model for pragmatic leadership that is friendly to job creation. A model for strong schools, that prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow. A model for welcoming the best, and brightest scientists, and innovators no matter your race, gender, religion, or whom you love."