Terry McAuliffe on school choice: "I will never allow that as governor."

He exclusively attended private schools and sent his kids to private schools.
I'm glad his family had those opportunities

But why fight against school choice for others?🤔
McAuliffe vetoed 3 school choice bills when he was governor in 2016

"School choice for me but not for thee."
Terry McAuliffe: "I don't think parents should be telling schools what they should teach."

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"According to unofficial results, Dunwell earned 60% of the vote"

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In 2016 Terry McAuliffe vetoed a bill that would have allowed eligible families to take their children's education dollars to the education provider of their choosing.
Terry McAuliffe exclusively attended private schools

He sent his kids to private schools

I'm glad his family had those opportunities.

But why does he fight against school choice for others?🤔
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