The Democratic Civil War gets an early start in northern Virginia.
BREAKING: Connolly, Wexton To Be Challenged By AOC-Style “Justice Democrats”
Malevolence or Incompetence? Bynum-Coleman’s Rocky Campaign Start is One or the Other
It’s never a good sign when a campaign goes negative in their first TV ad. It’s a worse sign when that ad can only be the product of malevolence or incompetence. That’s the upshot of Shelia Bynum-Coleman’s first ad in House District 66, where she is running against Republican House Speaker Kirk Cox — an […]
To the Left of Obama: Beto, Biden, and Virginia Democrats
Picture for a moment, a Democrat running for the White House. Asked about gun control, he talks about the need for common-sense legislation, but goes out of his way to assure gun owners. He answers the question an length. “I just want to be absolutely clear, alright. So I don’t want any misunderstanding. When ya’ll […]
Virginia Democrats Capture Grassroots Enthusiasm … from California, New York
It’s a number Virginia Democrats are proud of: a small dollar donor base of more than 10,000 people who have all given $100 or less to their candidates. “There’s a simple reason House Democratic candidates are outraising Republicans: grassroots donations,” said House Democratic Caucus Executive Director Trevor Southerland in a July press release. There’s just […]
Democrat Leaders Refuse to Answer Questions About Laundered Corporate Donations
Top Virginia Democrats refused to answer questions about corporate donations at a recent $25,000 fundraiser in Richmond. The refusal comes even as they begin to launder money to vulnerable Democrats who have “refused” corporate donations. According to a private invitation obtained by The Republican Standard, House Minority Leader Eileen Filler-Corn and Democrat Caucus Chair Charnielle […]
Democrats Turning Virginia Red With Embarrassment
For Virginia Democrats, the embarrassment never seems to stop. First Governor Ralph Northam moonwalked his way into infamy, followed closely by Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax and Attorney General Mark Herring. Having weathered that storm somehow, Democrats have turned their cringe machine up to 11 with a new set of contenders. How have House Democrat leaders […]
House Democrat Socialist Collective Grows By One
He may not be a card-carrying Socialist, but Democrat Del. Schuyler VanValenburg certainly identifies as one. At least that’s what he wrote in a Facebook post before the 2017 General Assembly elections. VanValkenburg, a Democrat from Henrico County, is seeking re-election in the 72nd House District. “I identify as a socialist in many ways but […]
Christian? VA Real Estate Board Says Keep It To Yourself
Do you have a friendly note like “Jesus Loves You” in your email signature? Better hope the Virginia Real Estate Board doesn’t find out. The board, which overseas real estate agents and firms in Virginia, filed a complaint against Hadassah Carter, a Virginia real estate agent, for doing just that. By including ““For Faith and […]
Obenshain Argues Deliberation Despite Northam’s Gun Control Games
WRVA’s John Reid rightly calls Northam’s political posturing as “bad form” — and one simply cannot echo that sentiment enough.
