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Originally posted by uvahawk:
As I discussed with a fellow ex-Virginian earlier this week, the Republicans when in power managed to have a balanced budget each year. The question people should be asking is what will the revenue from all these taxes be used to fund--items on the socialist agenda?

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Originally posted by vthoky:
I have a hard time calling her Governor, too, but I'm open to choosing a different somewhat-disparaging nickname.

Commiegail?

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The Democratic proposal is widely expected to shift the state's congressional delegation in favor of that party.

The Democratic proposal is widely expected to shift the state's congressional delegation in favor of that party.

The Democratic proposal is widely expected to shift the state's congressional delegation in favor of that party.

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Originally posted by 400m:

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Originally posted by vthoky:
I have a hard time calling her Governor, too, but I'm open to choosing a different somewhat-disparaging nickname.

Commiegail?

Still too many syllables.

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Originally posted by nhracecraft:
Shit sandwich regardless!

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Virginia’s new Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is being widely mocked for a photo of her grilling, with many on social media expressing alarm and disgust over what appears to be some type of shredded meat over the fire.

Spanberger, who ran as a moderate Democrat, has been criticized for enacting radical day one policies, including moving to end cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and restore diversity, equity and inclusion. But this week the primary criticism against her was over a photo she posted of herself smiling over a grill on Thursday with the caption, "Order up."

The post garnered immediate mockery, with many comparing it to the viral photo of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in which the senator could be seen smiling with several of what appeared to be uncooked burger patties, one of which already had cheese on it.

Conservative commentator Greg Price reacted to the photo of Spanberger alongside images of Schumer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe in front of grills, with the caption, "I hope Democrat politicians never stop doing photo ops behind a grill."

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The Washington, D.C., office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of an illegal immigrant and Iranian national who had a criminal history that included multiple charges relating to sodomy.

The arrest comes weeks after Gov. Abigail Spanberger reversed by executive order her predecessor Glenn Youngkin’s 287(g) agreement with DHS that allowed the commonwealth’s law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities to share resources and information to help apprehend illegal immigrants and criminals.

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"We are at a defining moment in our nation’s history," Gov. Spanberger said in a statement that announced her selection. "Virginians and Americans across the country are contending with rising costs, chaos in their communities, and a real fear of what each day might bring. Next week, I look forward to laying out what these Americans expect and deserve — leaders who are working hard to deliver for them."

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Originally posted by nhracecraft:
Spamberger, Shamberger, Scamberger, Smugmuffen...Shit sandwich regardless!

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Originally posted by 229DAK:
Well, the temporary block is front and center on WTOP.com.

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A Virginia court on Thursday effectively blocked Democrats’ planned April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, another potentially devastating blow to the party’s effort to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the national redistricting battle.

Virginia Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones has already vowed to appeal the ruling by a Tazewell Circuit Court, which granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee. The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.

The court’s decision on Thursday, while temporary, could kill the referendum for this year if it withstands appeal. The restraining order is in effect until March 18 and early voting is slated to start March 6.

The Republican request for a restraining order — also signed by Republican U.S. Reps. Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith — argued that Democrats were ramming redistricting-related bills through the legislature despite legal hurdles that prevent such a rushed process.

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Virginia governor supports Democratic legislature's sales taxes and fantasy football levies amid claims party is 'laser-focused on affordability'

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"Because ‘We the people’ have the power to make change, the power to stand up for what is right, and the power to demand more of our nation," Spanberger said to close her remarks.

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Originally posted by vthoky:
Virginia governor supports Democratic legislature's sales taxes and fantasy football levies amid claims party is 'laser-focused on affordability'