NEW AD: Tom Perriello Launches First TV Ad, Targets Corruption and Rising Cost of McGuire

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Today, Tom Perriello’s Congressional campaign launched the first TV ad of the general election for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. The ad, entitled “Wall of Corruption,” visualizes how corruption has placed insurmountable barriers between working families and their path to the American dream.

“Voters are sick and tired of being stuck paying the price for the corruption and chaos in Congress," said Perriello. “Politicians like John McGuire take the dark money donations and sell us out brick by brick, but that ends now. I promise to bring down costs and break down the wall of corruption blocking families around here from their shot at the American dream.”

“Wall of Corruption” will air in local media markets and on streaming services. In the ad, Perriello smashes through the bricks of corruption representing powerful interests groups, such as Big Tech, Big Pharma, insurance companies, and Dominion Energy.

Rep. John McGuire has taken over $187,000 in political contributions from corporations and corporate lobbyists. The ad airs as Rep. John McGuire scrambles to address accusations of trading on insider information, based on the public disclosures released by his office. Unlike McGuire, Perriello has always refused donations from lobbyists and corporate PACs. He has pledged to not hold or trade individual stocks during his time in Congress and to support banning such trades by members of Congress. He also supports banning dark money donations in politics, and he has been endorsed by leading anti-corruption organizations, including End Citizens United.

TRANSCRIPT:

Tom Perriello: One job used to pay the bills. Now folks work two or three just to get by

TP: Why? Powerful interests built a wall of corruption between us and the American dream.

TP: Politicians like John McGuire take the cash and sell us out — brick by brick.

TP: I’m here because the corruption ends now.

TP: To lower healthcare costs.

TP: Cut electric bills.

TP: Bring down the price of gas and groceries.

TP: I’m Tom Perriello, and I approve this message to restore your path to the American Dream

Born and raised in the Charlottesville area, Tom Perriello is a former teacher, international negotiator, and non-profit executive. He previously represented Virginia’s Fifth District, and delivered economic relief, expanded broadband access and affordable healthcare to families throughout Central and Southside Virginia. He has spent 20 years serving his community and country, including two tours as a United States Special Envoy. He has been endorsed by more than 70 local and statewide leaders.

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