Considering Maxine Waters (CA-43), who constantly spars with Trump, is set to take over the House Financial Services Committee, subpoenas could be coming day one of next year’s congressional session.
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has released their 2018 Legislative Report Card honoring 19 Republicans with an “A+,” with the average grade among those within the Republican Party being an “A” and 10 members receiving a perfect score of 100. In comparison, House Democrats received an average grade of “D” with seven members receiving a failing grade of “F.”
During his hour and a half press conference this morning at the White House, President Trump was asked by reporters if there would be any personnel changes coming soon within his administration. He responded by explaining that personnel changes after a midterm election are quite common, but gave no answer as to who would be leaving.
In a press conference fraught with arguments with the White House press corps, President Trump downplayed Democratic gains in the House and in gubernatorial races throughout the country, while stating quite categorically, “Nancy Pelosi deserves the speakership.”
As someone who is adamantly against conservative principles regarding firearms and supports banning assault-style weapons, is planning to reconfigure the balance of power governing the Internet and online innovation, was fervently against the confirmation of Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, among other things, denouncing capitalism only adds to the list of why Warner should and could be beaten by a Republican in 2020.
For the race in the 8th House District, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, McNamara won with 61.74 percent of the vote – 21,251 votes cast – and Democratic candidate Turner garnered just 38.16 percent – 13,134 votes cast.
Virginians voted in races for Senate, Congress, a House of Delegates special election, a slew of local races, and two constitutional amendments on Tuesday, November 6. The results from tonight’s election will be updated following returns from the Virginia Department of Elections.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has referred four people to federal authorities to be investigated for making false claims against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Even if Trump’s aggressive character is fueled by the resistance opposition, one concept still reigns true – his base is enthralled by it. Even the President alluded to this Monday, asking the crowd of thousands, “is there anything like a Trump rally?”
Virginia’s Tenth Congressional District, a race featuring Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Democratic challenger Jennifer Wexton, is one of the areas being monitored. A list of jurisdictions from the DOJ includes many races that are pivotal battlegrounds in at least six Senate races and even more races that may decide the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
