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- September 18, 2023
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Virginia Democrat Will Not Seek Reelection

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Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton is bowing out. The Democratic politician representing a congressional district in Northern Virginia will retire at the end of this term. In April, Wexton announced doctors had diagnosed her with Parkinson’s Disease. In a statement on Monday morning, she announced that she hadn’t made progress in managing her symptoms as she had hoped. After noticing women […]

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- April 11, 2023
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Wexton Announces Medical Diagnosis

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On Tuesday, Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) announced she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. “If there’s one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, it’s that Parkinson’s Disease sucks,” Wexton said on Twitter. According to Politico, over the previous months, the disease has primarily affected Wexton’s speech and how her mouth moves, causing her to speak more […]

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- October 31, 2022
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Former AG Cuccinelli Calls Out Prince William County Mail-In Ballot Procedures

Former Virginia attorney general Ken Cuccinelli is sounding the alarm over alleged mail-in ballot discrepancies in the state’s second-largest county which could pose significant complications for the GOP on Election Day. In a series of tweets, Cuccinelli, who is currently leading the Election Transparency Institute, raised concerns about mail-in ballot processing in Prince William County […]

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- September 2, 2022
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Police Association Snubs “Defund” Dems, Favors GOP Challengers

The Virginia Police Benevolent Association has recently endorsed several Republicans who are challenging “Defund the Police” Democrats across Northern Virginia. The VAPBA represents “law enforcement officers employed by federal, state, county and municipal governments.” The group is backing Karina Lipsman, Hung Cao, and Yesli Vega against Don Beyer, Jennifer Wexton, and Abigail Spanberger, respectively.  The […]

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- August 17, 2022
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Miyares Warns Congressional Funding Package Will Negatively Impact THIS Law Enforcement Agency

Attorney General Jason Miyares is warning that the latest congressional budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 will cut funding for the Virginia Army National Guard (VANG) Counter Drug unit program by about 10 percent, eliminating several positions. “The current proposed budget reductions would result in the loss of five VNG Counter Drug Unit analysts across the […]

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- April 21, 2022
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Cook Political Report Changes VA-07 to Toss-Up

The Cook Political Report has moved Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, currently held by Representative Abigail Spanberger (D), from Lean D to Toss-Up, expanding the number of Democrat-held seats that are Toss-Up or favor Republicans. That list already included VA-02, held by Representative Elaine Luria (D). Republicans also hope to win VA-10, occupied by Representative Jennifer Wexton […]

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- February 13, 2019
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In Leaked Email, Democratic Caucus Told Lawmakers to Dodge Questions on Fairfax Assault Allegations

Democratic lawmakers were advised to avoid answering direct questions about sexual assault allegations against Justin Fairfax, and whether they believe his accusers, according to an email leaked by a Democratic legislator to the New York Times.

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- February 13, 2019
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Democrats Pressured To Donate Northam Political Funds To National Slavery Museum

“It is incredibly hypocritical to call for Governor Northam’s resignation while at the same time spend all of his donations,” said RPV Chairman Jack Wilson.

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- February 8, 2019
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Failing To Resign, Gov. Northam Loses Support Of Virginia’s Democratic Delegation

Even though every member of his own party has called for his resignation, Governor Ralph Northam still remains in office.

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- October 25, 2018
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Virginia’s Iron Lady Weathering Through Progressive Charlatanism

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In a brilliant evaluation of her congressional voting record, while weathering the storm of the national resistance narrative, Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) said, “I am my own woman and I fight for the priorities of my district.”

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