Warner and Kaine have had a reprieve at the electoral gallows thanks to Manchin tanking the Biden tax plan.
HANER: Youngkin to Withdraw from RGGI, End Carbon Tax
Youngkin’s commitment to end the carbon tax is a net win for Virginia ratepayers, writes TJIPP’s Stephen Haner.
CORTEZ: Don’t Let Old Acquaintances Be Forgot In 2022
As Youngkin continues to build his brain trust, be careful of the political gate crashers who will heap scorn the moment they don’t get what they want, writes Daniel Cortez.
ALLEN: Don’t Let Government Stupidity Stop You from Making a Smart Choice
Empowering ourselves with this lifesaving vaccine is not only the best way to protect our own health — it’s also the best way to deprive further political oxygen to those who would force more panicked restrictions and overreach on us.
LINGAMFELTER: Big Men, Small Men
The contrast between President Harry Truman and President Joe Biden is stark.
HOLSWORTH: State of the Race
Bob Holsworth gives Virginians his “State of the Race” report for 20 September 2021.
LINGAMFELTER: September 11th and One Score Ago
We are in a generational war with Islamic radicalism that will not cease unless we cease resisting. It’s all about will.
KENNEY: In Defense of Our Second Place Trophies
Marse Robert may be gone from Richmond, but let’s not forget that Lee’s example helped Virginians become Americans again.
PARRISH: Unity Is The Critical Course of Action for Virginia Republicans
The Republican Party is at the stage of determining its survival, by either crushing this division or falling victim to its cancerous inculcation.
WILSON: How The Virginia GOP’s Convention Nominates The Most Electable Conservative
For red meat conservatives, allowing the 30% who want tofu to win in a plurality just doesn’t cut it (and it doesn’t taste good).