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- December 8, 2021
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Miyares Knocks First Hire Out of the Park; Sears Shines at ALEC

Meanwhile, Youngkin’s discipline and interview-by-committee approach indicates a move towards serious-minded pragmatism in Richmond. Some good news this morning as Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares announced his first major hire by selecting Andrew Ferguson as the next Solicitor General. Ferguson comes with high marks for distinction, graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, clerking under […]

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- December 4, 2021
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Watch: Smug Comedians Reveal Why Dems Lost Virginia

In case you missed it, a condescending joke from the insular liberal bubble otherwise known as Manhattan recently explained why Democrats lost Virginia. The joke, from “Saturday Night Live,” also shows how far the iconic sketch comedy show has fallen from its high point in the 70s. WATCH: The Washington Free Beacon reports: “My win […]

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- December 4, 2021
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Youngkin Makes Day One Promise for Businesses

Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin is promising business owners that he’ll take an ax to “job-killing regulations” and implement policies on day one of his administration—including lower taxes—that will revitalize the Commonwealth for all Virginians. As Virginia Mercury reports: Youngkin’s remarks — which echoed many of the themes of his campaign — came at the 2021 […]

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- December 3, 2021
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CORTEZ: Don’t Let Old Acquaintances Be Forgot In 2022

As Youngkin continues to build his brain trust, be careful of the political gate crashers who will heap scorn the moment they don’t get what they want, writes Daniel Cortez.

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- December 1, 2021
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Will Youngkin Do What Only Gilmore Could?

Republican Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin has finally installed his transition team, and from the looks of it the list is a veritable who’s-who of Republican adults — a sign that Youngkin is going to prize stability over recklessness after eight long years of Democratic intransigence that has pushed Virginia to the utmost left of the political […]

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- December 1, 2021
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Is There an End in Sight to Virginia’s Tax Crisis?

In 2018, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) successfully lobbied for Virginia’s capital city to increase its meals tax to 7.5%. The 25% tax increase imposed on anyone dining out came on top of the city’s combined sales tax of 6%. Despite its status as a mid-size American city (albeit a hip one), taxes and living […]

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- November 22, 2021
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Democrat Denies Rumors That He’s Joining the Youngkin Administration

A longtime Democratic state senator has officially shot down rumors that he’s planning to retire and join the Youngkin administration. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) put the kibosh on any speculation when asked if he’d head to Richmond come January, simply saying “No, absolutely not, I can’t imagine they’d want me.” (Cardinal News) Edwards, 78, has represented […]

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- November 19, 2021
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Gov.-elect Youngkin Appoints Heritage Foundation President Kay James Co-chairman of Transition

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has appointed Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James co-chair of his transition team. He cited her insight and expertise from years of government service. Before leading the country’s most prominent conservative think tank, James served as U.S. Office of Personnel Management director during the George W. Bush administration. She hails from Portsmouth. […]

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- November 16, 2021
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Youngkin Charts His Own Course on COVID Mandates

Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has promised the citizens of Virginia that he won’t mandate masks or vaccines to fight coronavirus. But unlike some Republican governors, he won’t block localities from implementing their own COVID-19 mandates. Richmond’s WRIC reports: “Localities are going to have to make decisions the way the law works and that is going to […]

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- November 15, 2021
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Youngkin’s Wins in Democrat-Held Congressional Districts Highlights Trouble for Incumbents

A new Washington Post and ABC News poll shows generic Republican candidates with a 10-point lead over Democrats nationwide. Of course, that includes results from dark blue districts. The outlook for Democrats representing purple states and seats is more dire. Case in point: Republican Glenn Youngkin’s narrow but comprehensive victory over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in […]

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