GOP candidate Delegate Ben Cline (R-Rockbridge) and Democratic challenger Jennifer Lewis faced off in their first debate Monday at Spotswood High School in the Harrisonburg area just eight weeks before voters decide who will succeed Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) after he retires.
The one word – the only word – that can accurately describe these situations and the entire confirmation hearing process of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is – wait for it – unprecedented.
In an outstanding victory, Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock garnered 205 votes to Democrat challenger Jennifer Wexton’s 29 during a straw poll at the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s annual political mixer held at Handley High School in Winchester.
As the problems with redrawing Virginia’s legislative districts continue, a federal court as decided that a court-appointed expert may be the solution if the October 30 deadline is missed. Nevertheless, it has led to the popularity of a non-partisan, independent redistricting commission to increase, but such a measure would require a constitutional amendment.
The Supreme Court is not political, but what it is political are the attempts of character assassination on Judge Brett Kavanaugh broadcast from sea to shining sea.
Will Governor Northam act to reform Virginia’s conforming tax code, or will he institute a sweeping welfare bonus paid for by middle-class Virginians?
Joseph Simons, who was nominated by President Trump last year to head the Federal Trade Commission, has signaled that antitrust action may be coming to industry giants, as well as addressing income inequality and lagging wages.
Following Senator Mark Warner’s refusal to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, Virginia’s other senator, Tim Kaine, will also not support him, revealing an animus towards President Donald Trump – angering many Virginians.
False claims of stalling in the courts, false claims of stalling politically, false claims of protecting racial gerrymandering, and the refusal of Democrats to unveil the mysterious map maker are all leading to the frustration of Republicans in the House of Delegates in dealing with redistricting.
60 percent of residents in the Commonwealth prefer the tax plan from House Republicans, returning tax collections to middle-class taxpayers by allowing them to keep existing state tax itemizations they would lose under Governor Northam’s plan. Just 29 percent supported Northam’s plan of direct payments to low-income families who qualify for the EITC.
