“There’s no one that could factually say there’s not plenty of evidence of collaboration or communications between Trump Organization and Russians,” said Senator Mark Warner. The Mueller report’s findings, however, show very different conclusions.
Trump Declares ‘Total Exoneration’ As Mueller Report Shows American Media ‘Bombshells’ Nothing But Duds
In the 18-month run-up to the 2020 elections, with President Trump just less than categorically deemed a victim in the investigation, it will set up yet another round of his war with Democrats and most of the American media, which he has won, both dramatically and consequentially.
Brenda Pogge Announces Retirement From House Of Delegates After 12 Years
Remaining committed to her belief in term limits, Delegate Brenda Pogge (R-James City) announced Friday that she will not run for reelection in 2019.
Bill Signed To Allow Property Owners To Kill Nuisance Animals From Vehicle
A law has been passed for the owner of private property to kill a nuisance animal on their property from a stationary vehicle, which is currently illegal in Virginia.
Glenn Davis Promises ‘Jack Kemp-Style’ Campaign Of Ideas-Based, Optimistic Conservatism
“I’ve always been a fan of Jack Kemp. He believed that politics isn’t just about defeating your opponent…it’s about providing superior leadership and better ideas than the opposition,” said Delegate Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach). As political races begin in the run-up to Virginia’s 2019 elections, Davis is promising a seemingly unorthodox campaign compared to what is normally seen today, based on the legacy of Kemp and his auspicious conservatism.
For those who do not know who Kemp was, he was professional football player turned Republican congressman from New York, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971 to 1989. He was then picked by President George H. W. Bush as secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and was even Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole’s vice presidential running mate in the 1996 general election.
Notably, Kemp’s legacy is not exactly what he did, but how he did it.
In the current national political climate of ideological sectarianism, inflammatory rhetoric, and divisiveness, Kemp symbolizes the hope for a more decent, humane conservatism, one which leaves nobody out and nobody behind. During is tenure as a Republican lawmaker, when people spoke of malaise and economic suffering, Kemp countered with a message of hope and an “American Renaissance” for all.
When campaigning, Kemp was optimistic, idealistic, solutions-oriented, and incapable of personal attack and negative campaigning, even when it cost him. With this, Davis hopes he can help transform the Republican Party back into the “party of ideas.”
Though, Davis said he is “not naive” and “neither was Jack.”
“He [Kemp] knew then what every political consultant knows today: negative campaigning works – over-hyped, emotionally-charged character attacks can have a profound impact on the voters, against a political opponent,” Davis said.
Regardless, the Virginia Beach Republican explained, “It’s time campaigns became about the issues, about the ideas and leadership exhibited to better the lives of those one represents. It should be about the passion and persistence that one fights for when they know the right course of action.”
However, Davis, who is looking for victory in his fourth consecutive House of Delegates run, stated, “that’s not the easiest way to win a campaign – the talking points won’t sound as ‘sexy’ and the sound bites won’t illicit a surge of emotion.”
Just as he has done in the past, though, Davis is ready for doing things the hard, but correct way to provide for better leadership and representation for his constituents and Virginians elsewhere.
“Voters shouldn’t expect or allow their representatives to take the ‘easy path.’ They should demand that they take the ‘right’ path, a path that requires them to demonstrate past and future ideas that have had a real, positive impact on the lives of those they represent, and exhibit the leadership necessary to see those ideas to reality,” he said.
In his first of many video messages, Davis then said he will “apologize” for what constituents in the 84th House District will see in his campaign.
He said he apologizes “for the long policy overviews, detailed discussions, for the ‘in the weeds’ analysis, for not making it as easy to understand as ‘my opponent is a bad person and I’m not.'”
“I’m going to run a race on what I’ve done and what I’ll continue to do,” he stated.
For him, that means an ideas and solutions-based campaign in 2019, one that is hopeful, optimistic, and inclusive.
“You’ll hear about the four years I carried legislation and joined with patient advocacy groups fighting against insurance carriers for transparent and reasonable medical practices. You’ll hear about the four years I fought against large out-of-state businesses to create a level playing field for Virginia businesses that ultimately created hundreds of new jobs and saved thousands of others,” Davis explained.
“You’ll hear about the two years I fought for access to medical CBD oil for Virginians afflicted with severe illnesses, and you’ll hear about my legislation to eliminate business property taxes on many in-home businesses and lessen that burden on all other businesses across the Commonwealth,” he added.
Many more pieces of legislation that Davis explained he continues to fight for coming out of the 2019 legislation session, as well as those going into next year’s 60-day session, are to “make a real difference in the lives of those I represent, and many small businesses across the Commonwealth.”
“These pieces of legislation aren’t ‘sexy,'” he said, adding that “in some cases, can’t be summed up in 10 words or less.”
“But, in all cases,” Davis expressed, “I can point to individuals whose lives have been positively impacted.”
When Davis meets with his Virginia Beach constituents during his campaign this year, he promises, “Like Jack Kemp, I’m not interested in just winning, but be worthy of winning.”
Age Cap On Healthcare Coverage For Virginians With Autism Spectrum Disorder Lifted
Approximately 10,000 Virginians with autism will now have increased access to healthcare coverage, regardless of their age.
‘Kings Dominion Law’ Struck Down, Virginia Schools Will Open Before Labor Day
Schools may now begin earlier, but no more than 14 days before Labor Day.
ISIS Defeated In Last Stronghold By U.S.-Backed Forces
After U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) pushed insurgents back against the Euphrates River outside of the besieged village of Bāghūz over the past few days, some are saying the final offensive against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has led to the caliphate finally crumbling. Although an official announcement has not been made, the village where the last ISIS stronghold was located has been liberated.
Fox News reports that military troops are now bringing down the black flags of ISIS that have flown over the territories that were held by the brutal pseudo-regime that ruled over eight million people in the Middle East.
Reportedly, SDF led an offensive against ISIS insurgents from three sides in the Middle Euphrates River Valley near the Iraqi border, pushing them back towards the river where a majority surrendered. Since January, around 60,000 fighters have fled towards the desert, but many are now being held in prisoner camps in Syria.
The SDF has sought the help of the U.S. military in creating a makeshift tribunal in order to prosecute thousands of militant jihadists.
The development comes just two weeks after the U.S. military’s continual withdrawal from the Middle East was reversed, sending service members back into the war-torn region to “ensure stability and prevent the return” of the Islamic State’s jihadist militant group in Syria. U.S. military officials have confirmed a residual force of 400 troops will be split between northeastern Syria and the southern part of the country.
Though, some reports now suggest the figure may be around 1,000 staying to patrol the regions.
Regardless, President Donald Trump took to Twitter yesterday to post a map of the physical reaches of the caliphate now compared to just two years ago.
“ISIS Caliphate two years ago in red vs. ISIS Caliphate TODAY. (Was even worse in November 2016 before I took office),” the president said.
Graphene Could Take Southwest Virginia To New Heights As ‘Carbon Valley’
Coal does not have to be burned to be useful. In fact, it is worth much more if used as micro-building materials.
Henrico Democrats Delete Outrageous Post Attacking Speaker Kirk Cox After Backlash
The only thing that must be explained is the Henrico County Democratic Committee’s use of a post hoc logical fallacy. Presumably, they may have never learned that correlation does not imply causation.