“I do not believe that sequestration will ever be repealed as long as the Democrats control the majority in the United States Senate,” Gillespie said after he and the former GOP presidential candidate headlined a rally at Norfolk’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4809.

When asked about the differences on defense issues between himself and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat who is seeking re-election, Gillespie said the automatic cuts are the “biggest thing.” …

McCain, who would likely become chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee if the GOP retakes the Senate, said he would see that Gillespie is appointed to the panel.

“Ed and I will work to end this disgrace,” he told the cheering crowd. “I’m here because I’ve known Ed Gillespie for more than 20 years.”