Following weeks of impasses, mysterious “map makers,” partisan power grabs, and motions to the Supreme Court, Virginia’s redistricting case will now heard by the newly-cemented conservative high court.
With one of the largest concentrations of active-duty and retired men and women of the armed forces and 2018’s most patriotic state in America, the values of the Commonwealth of Virginia are undoubtedly defined in the brilliance of the American flag, and indeed the size of the new one.
From farm bills to criminal justice reform, to government shutdowns and young conservative justices, the weeks before Trump’s “Lame Duck” session will be dominated by leadership shake ups, confirming a new attorney general, and the last chance for Republicans to pass funding for the southern border wall.
The results from Virginia’s 2018 midterm elections show the regional divide that has negatively affected Republicans over the past few election cycles. The biggest factor in this race was the divide between suburban and rural voters.
“For us to prevail in this new environment, we must fundamentally overhaul and modernize our House GOP communications operation.” said Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney as she launched her bid for the leadership role to replace current conference head Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, who has decided not to serve a fourth term at the post.
“To give the next Delegate from the 24th District as much time as possible to prepare for the upcoming session, and to ensure that the people of the 24th District are represented for the entire 2019 session, I am calling a special election for December 18th,” Speaker Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) said.
If the President wants an energetic attorney general, Gowdy, the man with a never-ending hairstyle, would be a fantastic choice for the job for an administration that seeks to promote “law and order.”
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.
