PRESS RELEASE: Moulthrop Calls for Civil Discourse in Response to Social Media Group Threats

LOUDOUN, VA — Greg Moulthrop, candidate for Virginia Senate District-32 in Loudoun County, issued a statement in response to ABC News affiliate WJLA’s reporting of threats against Loudoun County residents.

“I strongly condemn threats of violence against any and all residents of our County. I entered the race for Virginia Senate because of the divisive, heated, and personal attacks on members of each party as we need more candidates and elected officials to focus on delivering solutions rather than compounding the problem.

I will meet with anyone, anytime, anywhere, to talk about anything because solutions require both sharing ideas and listening to feedback. I’m focused on the people, not my party, I want to deliver solutions to problems, not follow a partisan agenda. The fight belongs on the House or Senate floor, outside the chamber we must remain civil to one another.

While members of both parties have a range of opinions on many matters, an adversarial relationship along party lines is not the answer. I ask that we remember the impact to the three members of our community who received the violent threats. It should not be controversial to stand with our neighbors who have been victimized by the actions of a few radical ideologues and understand their fear for their family’s and their own safety is fully justified.

We need political leaders who can and will lead by example and the public needs to focus on the candidate not the party to move on. We must change the way we do politics and this is our year. We have a chance to correct course this November. Let’s restore a sense of community, civility, and focus on debating shared goals that improve the lives of all Virginians not tear us apart. I believe that Loudoun County and the Commonwealth as a whole has a better, brighter, future in store for us all.

I have been assured that Loudoun County Sheriff, Mike Chapman is fully aware and concerned about the threats, and I call for patience while his investigation is conducted.”