Handshake Averts Republican Power Struggle
A caucus battle among Republicans in the House of Delegates has been averted. Last week, House Minority Leader Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) announced his run for Virginia speaker. The announcement came one day after Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City) threw his hat in the ring for House speaker. While Gilbert had expressed confidence that he […]
Biden Moms Tell CNN Why They Voted Republican
Over the weekend, CNN’s Pamela Brown sat down with a group of suburban moms to learn what drove the swing by white women to the GOP in 2021. All of the women Brown spoke to voted for President Biden 12 months before casting their ballot for Glenn Youngkin. WATCH: Exit polls from Virginia in 2020 […]
Gowdy Outlines What Republicans Must Do to Replicate Virginia’s GOP Sweep
Voters in Virginia sent Democrats and Republicans a message last Tuesday. It’s incumbent on Republicans to understand that and realize why Glenn Youngkin was on track to lose to Terry McAuliffe—until he wasn’t. Congressman-turned-Fox News host Trey Gowdy explains: Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Per Fox News: Gowdy, on “Sunday Night in America” emphasized Youngkin’s ability […]
Virginia Republicans Outline Ambitious Agenda
Besides sweeping statewide elections, the Republican Party of Virginia has seized the majority in the House of Delegates. Speaking to reporters, House Minority Leader Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) outlined the GOP priorities in the next legislative session. Richmond’s 8News reports: When asked about what House Republicans’ top priority would be moving forward towards the next General […]
Will These Democrats Become the Virginia State Senate’s Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema?
If there’s one thing Virginia Democrats can take solace in, it’s this: The Virginia State Senate won’t be up for reelection until 2023. The Republican Party’s close but consistent wins across the state undeniably show that the GOP could have added another state government trifecta to its ranks on Tuesday. As it stands, Democrats have […]
Del. Todd Gilbert Announces Bid for House Speaker
Regaining control of the House of Delegates and not losing a single incumbent in the process made for a pretty good week for House Minority Leader Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah). Now, he’s hoping to capitalize on that momentum. Although, he’s not the only one. One day after Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City) announced his bid […]
Miyares Pursuing Legal Remedies to Override Progressive Prosecutors
Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares announced Thursday that he’s looking to pass legislation that will override “social justice” commonwealth’s attorneys who refuse to prosecute entire categories of crime. (RELATED: Miyares Poised to Shatter Another Glass Ceiling for Republicans) Miyares said his plan has the support of Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin. Fox News reports: Under current law, the […]
Congressional Leaders Demand Answers From Loudoun County Superintendent
GOP leaders are demanding answers from Loundoun County Public Schools (LCPS) today. Their calls follow LCPS’ self-acknowledged failure to provide a safe environment for students. SEE ALSO: Who Rode Youngkin’s Coattails in Down-Ballot Races? Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and House Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia […]
Who Rode Youngkin’s Coattails in Down-Ballot Races?
Virginia Democrats were humbled by last night’s election shellacking. And election results are still coming in. At the top of the ticket, Glenn Youngkin defeated Terry McAuliffe 51-49. Honestly, Youngkin appeared to be on track for a 2-5 point victory 30 minutes after the polls closed. CNN and other outlets announced earlier that Republican Winsome […]