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Dissecting the Blue Wave: Turnout

Gov. Glenn Youngkin yesterday blamed Tuesday’s shellacking of the Republican Party in Virginia on the government shutdown. “I firmly believe that the government shutdown was a very, very big...

We Lost More Than an Election — Here’s What Comes Next

We lost all three statewide races. We lost 13 House seats. No Republican won outside...

No Energy Crisis Debate? Virginians Deserved Better Before Today’s Vote

With election day now upon us, Virginia voters were short-changed this election cycle, while Democracy...

Letter to the Editor: A free and honest press is appreciated now, more than ever before

I wanted to let you folks know how much I enjoy reading your reporting and...

Don’t Let Partisan Politics Redraw Virginia’s District Lines

Dirty politics? The call for a special session is a calculated political move designed to...

Destroying Democracy: Will Dems Trample on Voters’ Will?

You have to be pretty confident – no, read that “arrogant” – to tell 2.7 million Virginia voters that you’re willing to stick it...

Why I’m Supporting Maynard Keller for the House of Delegates

Our national debate about ethnicity, culture, and identity has turned ugly. Political corruption, including the influence of foreign and out-of-state money in our democratic...

You REALLY Don’t Hate The Media Enough

Chapter 5,978 of “You Don’t Hate The Media Enough.” Today’s installment features The Virginian-Pilot, Time Magazine, and CNN. Let’s start with the local offender first, shall...

Spanberger, Hashmi Have Massive Leads in Campaign Funds

Two of the three Republicans running for statewide office in Virginia this year are being crushed in the fundraising contest. Only Jason Miyares, the...

What Democrats Will Pass First if Given Full Political Control

Predicting how Democrats will transform Virginia should they gain full control of state government in November’s election is easy. Just look through the list...

“DON’T DOUBLE DOWN ON ROANOKE CITY’S BAD DECISIONS”

Virginia Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara responded to today’s announcement of Roanoke City government’s pursuit of a casino at the Roanoke Civic...