Is Virginia’s recreational marijuana market about to go up in smoke? Since the legalization process isn’t complete, the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate will have to iron out the details. In the meantime, the victory by marijuana advocates has been muted somewhat. Cardinal News reports on where things go from here: But while some personal […]
Youngkin Reveals Transition Team
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has unveiled his transition team, complete with former governors from both parties and longtime confidants. There’s also a few Southwestern Virginians who’ve been selected to help the political newcomer navigate this transformative period so he’s ready on day one. Despite the region’s relatively low population density, Youngkin has tapped Dr. Nancy Dye, […]
Celebrity Goes Ballistic on Democrats Who Call Winsome Sears ‘White Supremacist’
Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan had a few choice words for progressives who dared to call black conservatives “white supremacists.” During a recent episode of Rogan’s podcast, rating number one on Spotify, he explained to fellow comedian Theo Von why liberals aren’t as tolerant as they think: “Any time a black person says anything that […]
State Supreme Court Asked to Discard GOP Redistricting Nominees
Senate Democrats petitioned the Supreme Court of Virginia this week, requesting the justices disqualify the Republican Party’s redistricting master nominees. They accuse the three nominees of “disqualifying conflicts of interest.” A letter from the Virginia Senate Democratic caucus calls on the court to replace the GOP’s appointees with “unbiased” nominees. Only then, they argue, can […]
Recounts Appear Likely in House of Delegates Elections
Two close House of Delegates races in Hampton Roads may be heading for a recount. The development has prompted House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) to walk back her earlier statement saying that Republicans won control of the general assembly’s lower chamber. WAVY-TV reports: As of Monday night, unofficial results in both the 85th and 91st […]
Handshake Averts Republican Power Struggle
A caucus battle among Republicans in the House of Delegates has been averted. Last week, House Minority Leader Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) announced his run for Virginia speaker. The announcement came one day after Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City) threw his hat in the ring for House speaker. While Gilbert had expressed confidence that he […]
Biden Moms Tell CNN Why They Voted Republican
Over the weekend, CNN’s Pamela Brown sat down with a group of suburban moms to learn what drove the swing by white women to the GOP in 2021. All of the women Brown spoke to voted for President Biden 12 months before casting their ballot for Glenn Youngkin. WATCH: Exit polls from Virginia in 2020 […]
Gowdy Outlines What Republicans Must Do to Replicate Virginia’s GOP Sweep
Voters in Virginia sent Democrats and Republicans a message last Tuesday. It’s incumbent on Republicans to understand that and realize why Glenn Youngkin was on track to lose to Terry McAuliffe—until he wasn’t. Congressman-turned-Fox News host Trey Gowdy explains: Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Per Fox News: Gowdy, on “Sunday Night in America” emphasized Youngkin’s ability […]
Virginia Republicans Outline Ambitious Agenda
Besides sweeping statewide elections, the Republican Party of Virginia has seized the majority in the House of Delegates. Speaking to reporters, House Minority Leader Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) outlined the GOP priorities in the next legislative session. Richmond’s 8News reports: When asked about what House Republicans’ top priority would be moving forward towards the next General […]