Mike Johnson (R-LA-4), the little-known conservative from Louisiana, has been elected to be the 56th speaker of the House. He received 220 votes and no opposition. The election took place earlier this week after three previous candidates over a three-week period – Scalise (R-La.), Jordan (R-Ohio), and Emmer (R-Minn.) – were each rejected by their […]
COLDWATER: ‘This Is Not My Time’: Pence Finally Drops Out Of Race
Former Vice President Mike Pence (R-Ind.) announced at the Republican Jewish Coalition that he is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential primary, citing, “This is not my time.” No, Mr. Vice President – it’s not. Your time was on January 6th, when you should have supported your President, Donald J. Trump – and more […]
LEAHY: Team Trump, DeSantis Camp Exchange Blows In Typical Presidential Primary Fashion
Like his fellow challengers to long-time GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has struggled to find a message, a wedge, and angle – anything that will put a dent on Trump’s hold on the party faithful. One means of doing that, which outside observers have long advocated for, is to confront Trump […]
Biden Approval Ratings Stagnant at 40%
Let’s gather around and talk about how terrible President Joe Biden’s approval ratings are — and how they are absolutely crushing Virginia Democrats in key races right now: That’s 40% approval ratings, folks. If they go up to 45%? The first Tuesday in November is going to be a tough one for Republicans. If they […]
CNU Wason Center: Youngkin 55%, Biden 41%, 60% Dissatisfied with Public Education; 84% Oppose Book Banning
The CNU Judy Wason Ford Center issued their last poll of the political season with numbers showing that Republicans messaging is matching the mood of the electorate, with economy and inflation the top issue at 27% and abortion lagging behind at 17%. Republicans and independents both put the economy on top. Numbers on public education […]
Virginia Beach School Board Adopts Controversial Youngkin Policy
The school board for Virginia’s largest city has adopted controversial guidelines announced by the Youngkin administration. Under the new rules, teachers and students have the right to call transgender students by their birth name and the pronouns of their biological sex. The Virginia Beach School Board initially opposed the governor’s order but reversed course on […]
Can Virginia Dems Find the Moral Constitution to Condemn Hamas and Support Israel (Please)?
Virginia Dems are really fumbling the ball on the response to Hamas. To be clear, I don’t think anyone supports Hamas. At least, I hope not. Yet the #FreePalestine protests on college campuses and in several downtown areas did not go unnoticed — this before Israel had even reacted to the Gaza terrorist attacks. That […]
Miyares Opens Wide Lead in Q3 Campaign Finance Report
Good news for Republicans as Attorney General Jason Miyares opens up a massive lead in fundraising looking towards the 2025 gubernatorial elections, raising $267,686 this quarter with an astounding $1.6M cash on hand. Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears raised $92,408 with a cash-on-hand balance of $761,432 — a total which has a very broad array of […]