WATCH: Ed Gillespie wins the 4th with new ad pledging to make fireworks legal in VA

God Bless America. *wipes away a silent tear* #vagov #FourthOfJuly https://t.co/88P4CqxZGC

— Virginia GOP (@VA_GOP) June 30, 2017

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie kicked off the 4th of July long weekend with this awesome ad pledging to work to make fireworks legal if elected:

As Va. governor, I will work to make fireworks legal here so we can celebrate 4th of July in true American fashion! pic.twitter.com/xvevts5RIs

— Ed Gillespie (@EdWGillespie) June 30, 2017

He’s got our vote!

If you know Virginia… and the parts that vote GOP… you'll recognize a brilliant, brilliant ad here. A+ ??? https://t.co/ughQzJaTjq

— John Noonan (@noonanjo) July 2, 2017

Endorsed. https://t.co/uviwzd35Xr

— Matt Vespa (@mVespa1) June 30, 2017

But nice try, Jeb Bush. Fireworks in Florida — where you were governor — are illegal:

Great 4th of July message from @EdWGillespie. Let freedom ring in Virginia! https://t.co/VuAQHpRL77

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) July 2, 2017

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