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The leading source for political news and analysis about the never-boring state of Virginia, home of the guy who SHOULD have been VP, Tim Kaine!
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"In Major Warning Sign for Republicans, Aftyn Behn Significantly Overperforms in TN-07; Republicans were forced to spend more than $3 million to protect this Trump +22 district" - @DNC bluevirginia.us/2025/12/wedn...
"In Major Warning Sign for Republicans, Aftyn Behn Significantly Overperforms in TN-07 Republicans were forced to spend more than $3 million to protect this Trump +22 district Behn is latest Democrat to dramatically overperform as the GOP struggles with its base ahead of midterms Tonight, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn blew away expectations in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, dramatically overperforming despite long odds in this Trump +22 district. The GOP was forced to spend millions of dollars to squeak out a slim, single-digit margin in yet another humiliating near-loss for Republicans in a deep-red district, a blaring warning sign ahead of the midterm elections. After Republicans spent well over $3 million and deployed Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson for multiple rallies and virtual events, Behn still nearly won this race. The national Republican machine pulled out all the stops: MAGA Inc. spent millions — their first spend this year; the RNC invested six-figures; and other outside Republican groups bombarded Tennessee voters with misleading attacks. In spite of it all, Behn held the line and delivered the best performance for a Democrat in this district in years. With tonight’s results, Democrats have now won or overperformed in 220 out of 248 key special elections this year — nearly 90%."
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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No lie detected by conservative George Will -the Trump administration is, indeed, a "sickening moral slum"

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Screenshot of George Will's latest op-ed for the WaPo
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Former VA Sierra Club Director @glenbesa.bsky.social clearly is not pleased with the process for selecting a nominee to replace @SenatorHashmi; calls it "shameful and unfair to the candidates, the local committee officers and to the voters" bluevirginia.us/2025/12/va-s...
"I've always felt that "Firehouse Primaries" are like having an election where most folks don't know when or where the election is being held. That could not be more true with the Firehouse Primary for SD 15 (Hashmi's seat) which we just learned will be this Sunday, Dec 7th--times and locations still to be determined. Not sure whether it is the State Party rules or the State party officials who are jerking us around, but it sure is shameful and unfair to the candidates, the local committee officers and to the voters. In short, the process SUCKS." - former VA Sierra Club Director Glen Besa
December 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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"What to Know If You Don’t Want a War with Venezuela" - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2025/11/1417...
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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This special election needs to be held expeditiously, because Dems apparently need to be at full strength (21 seats) in the VA Senate in order to pass the redistricting amendment quickly in January. With @SenatorHashmi stepping down, they'd only be at 20. bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
Screenshot of Sen. Louise Lucas' tweet announcing the special election for SD15
December 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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So...sounds like a Democratic "firehouse primary" this Sunday to select a nominee (two announced candidates are Del. @Gardner4Del and Del. @thedrmikejones.bsky.social) for the nomination to succeed @SenatorHashmi in this deep-blue (Harris 63%) State Senate district. bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
Screenshot of Sen. Louise Lucas' tweet announcing the 1/6/26 special election date for SD15, as well as the 12/7/25 deadline for candidates to file
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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"Privately pols have assumed this next term would be Warner’s last. Kaine may already be in his last term (unconfirmed). Loads of Virginians will look in the mirror and see a Senator." - @larrysabato.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/vide...
Larry Sabato responds to tweet about Mark Warner supposedly saying at the Alexandria Dems meeting last night that this will be his last term and "announced he is for universal healthcare"
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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"Today I called the special election to replace Senator Hashmi in the Virginia Senate for January 6th." - VA Senate President Pro Tem @SenLouiseLucas bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
Screenshot of Sen. Louise Lucas' tweet about calling a special election to replace Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (who was elected Lt. Governor) in the VA Senate
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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"Congratulations to Marvin Figueroa! Si se Puede!... Your dedication is unmatched! Congratulations hermano!" - Delegate-elect Elizabeth Guzman bluevirginia.us/2025/12/gove...
"Congratulations to Marvin Figueroa! Si se Puede! What you've accomplished is truly remarkable: guiding national health policy at HHS, advising Sen. Mark Warner, shaping Virginia’s health agenda as Deputy Secretary of Health & Human Resources, and leading with vision as Chief of Staff to Senator Laphonza Butler. Your dedication is unmatched! Congratulations hermano!" - Delegate-elect Elizabeth Guzman
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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"See how little regard the SecDef has for his SOCOM Commander. Turning life and death into a cartoon punchline—and then deflecting responsibiiity to others—demonstrates a profound lack of character and judgment." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2025/11/1417...
Sen. Tim Kaine slams Pete Hegseth for his "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists" shitpost
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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"Trump used drugs as pretext for illegal killings in the Caribbean...But he just pardoned a man who "flooded America with cocaine" and boasted that he'd 'stuff the drugs up the gringos’ noses.' Trump's corruption is endless." - Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08) bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08) responds to NY Times headline, "The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America with Cocaine"
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Sen. Mark Warner up with a graphic touting his endorsement by "EVERY DEMOCRATIC STATEWIDE AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIAL IN VIRGINIA" bluevirginia.us/2025/12/vide...
Graphic from the Mark Warner for Senate campaign
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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So...no Republicans other than fringe "libertarian" Rand Paul? bluevirginia.us/2025/11/1417...
"KAINE, PAUL, SCHUMER & SCHIFF ANNOUNCE INTENT TO FILE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION IN EVENT OF VENEZUELA STRIKE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following joint statement regarding the Trump Administration’s interest in striking Venezuela: “The Trump Administration seems increasingly intent on launching strikes within Venezuela without the congressional authorization the Constitution requires. Unauthorized military action against Venezuela would be a colossal and costly mistake that needlessly risks the lives of our servicemembers. We share the concerns of the American people who have made it abundantly clear that they don’t want more forever wars—especially ones decided in secret that will drive displacement and migration in our hemisphere. Should a strike occur, we will call up a War Powers Resolution to force a debate and vote in Congress that would block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against or within Venezuela.”
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Too bad, was hoping this guy would run for VA GOP Chair, as that would just about guarantee big Democratic wins for years to come, lol bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
Loudoun GOP Chair Scott Pio announces he "will NOT SEEK the election of Chairman for the Republican Party of Virginia," as long as the person he spoke with last night announces their candidacy...
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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VA Dems overwhelmingly ("Every statewide elected official, entire Virginia Democratic congressional delegation, and 80 state legislators endorse Warner for reelection") support Sen. Mark Warner for reelection bluevirginia.us/2025/12/vide...
Virginia Democrats Rally Behind Warner Every statewide elected official, entire Virginia Democratic congressional delegation, and 80 state legislators endorse Warner for reelection Alexandria, VA —Today, Senator Tim Kaine, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, Lt. Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi, Attorney General-elect Jay Jones, Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, Rep. Eugene Vindman, Rep. Don Beyer, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Rep. James Walkinshaw, 18 members of the Virginia Senate, and 62 members and members-elect of the Virginia House of Delegates endorsed Senator Mark Warner for reelection. The early endorsements underscore broad support for Warner’s record of delivering for Virginians and unprecedented unity from Virginia Democrats just hours after Warner formally announced his reelection campaign. “I am proud to support Mark Warner’s reelection campaign for the U.S. Senate. From our time working together in Congress to our time together on the campaign trail, I know firsthand Mark’s commitment to lowering costs, expanding access to health care, and strengthening Virginia’s economy. Virginia needs his effective, bipartisan leadership in the Senate now more than ever,” said Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger. “While Donald Trump and congressional Republicans play politics with Virginians’ livelihoods, Mark Warner is fighting for us in Washington. He’s a proven leader pushing back against policies that raise costs, rip Virginians off their health care, and hurt our workers. I look forward to continuing to work with him to create opportunities for all Virginia families to thrive,” said Lt. Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi. “Mark Warner shows up for Virginia — every single day. As our Senator, he’s been on the front lines bringing down costs, protecting health care, and building a family-first economy. And as Republicans attack our freedoms and our pocketbooks, Senator Warner hasn’t flinched. He’s stood up, stepped up, and fought for this Commonwealth. I’m proud … “I’ve worked with Mark throughout our careers towards our common goal: Making Virginia the place to raise a family, get an education, or start a business. During this chaotic time for Virginia and our country — with our economy and critical freedoms under threat— we’ve never needed Mark’s integrity, vision and leadership more than we do now. Let’s get to work to reelect Mark Warner,” said Senator Tim Kaine. “I am proud to work alongside Mark Warner as we fight to lower costs, bring accountability to Washington, and make our communities safer and stronger. There is so much work to be done to help Virginians minimize the impact of the Trump administration’s chaos and we have a strong advocate in Senator Warner,” said Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03). The full list of Virginia lawmakers endorsing Mark Warner includes: Senator Tim Kaine, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, Lt. Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi, Attorney General-elect Jay Jones, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (SD-34), L. Louise Lucas, Senate President Pro Tempore (SD-18), Mamie Locke, Senate Democratic Caucus Chair (SD-23), Adam Ebbin, Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair (SD-39), Creigh Deeds (SD-11), Lashrecse Aird (SD-13), Schuyler VanValkenburg (SD-16), Angelia Williams Graves (SD-21), Aaron Rouse (SD-22), Jeremy McPike (SD-29), Russet Perry (SD-31), Kannan Srinivasan (SD-32), Jennifer Carroll Foy (SD-33), David Marsden (SD-35), Stella Pekarsky (SD-36), Saddam Azlan Salim (SD-37), Jennifer Boysko (SD-38), Barbara Favola (SD-40), Speaker Don Scott (HD-88), Charniele Herring, Majority Leader (HD-4), Kathy Tran, Majority Caucus Chair (HD-18), Dan Helmer, Campaigns Chair (HD-10), Patrick Hope (HD-1), Adele McClure (HD-2), Alfonso Lopez (HD-3), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (HD-5), Rip Sull…
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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For anyone who didn't vote for @KamalaHarris because they (insanely) believed, somehow, that she's be as bad (or worse?) than Trump, uhhh....speaking of insane. bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues... h/t @fpwellman.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social
Brendan Nyhan: "North Korean-style. A Potemkin village of fake journalists" (Laura Loomer, Matt Gaetz, etc.) Fred Wellman: "Just insane"
December 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Unintentionally hilarious by former VA LG Bill Bolling (R/Trump voter) who argues, apparently in all seriousness, that Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Tim Kaine "have become nothing but political shills for the farthest left wing of the Democratic Party." Lol

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Mark Warner has anounced that he will seek reelection as Virgina's senior U.S. Senator in 2026. This would be Warner's fourth term of office since he was first elected in 2008. When he was first elected, Warner promised the people of Virginia that he would serve no more than two terms in the U.S. Senate. So much for that. I was a member of the Virginia State Senate when Warner served as Virginia's Governor from 2002-2006. I was serving as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor when Warner was elected to the Senate. I frequently disagreed with Warner on policy matters, but but he was someone you could work with. Someone you could respect. I don't know what has happened to Mark Warner in recent years, or for that matter, to Tim Kaine, Virginia's junior U.S. Senator. They both have become nothing but political shills for the farthest left wing of the Democratic Party. It has been sad to watch. Neither have lived up to their potential. Has Mark Warner earned another term as our U.S. Senator? No, but he will win, likely in a landslide in a state that is becoming more blue; especially in an election year when the unpopularity of the incumbent Republican President will be front and center. And unfortuantely, the Republican Party has no one who can effectively compete against Warner, not even under the best of circumstances. The only Republican in Virginia today who could give Warner or Kaine a battle would be Governor Glenn Youngkin, but Youngkin is smart, and he is not a risk taker, so he will not join the battle in a year where the headwinds will be strongly against Republicans. So Warner will be reelected in 2026, and the beat will go on. I have no doubt that he will continue to be a shill for the most extreme voices in the Democratic Party, because it seems that's what you have to be these days to have success in either of our major political parties." Mark Warner has anounced that he will seek reelection as Virgina's senior U.S. Senator in 2026. This would be Warner's fourth term of office since he was first elected in 2008. When he was first elected, Warner promised the people of Virginia that he would serve no more than two terms in the U.S. Senate. So much for that. I was a member of the Virginia State Senate when Warner served as Virginia's Governor from 2002-2006. I was serving as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor when Warner was elected to the Senate. I frequently disagreed with Warner on policy matters, but but he was someone you could work with. Someone you could respect. I don't know what has happened to Mark Warner in recent years, or for that matter, to Tim Kaine, Virginia's junior U.S. Senator. They both have become nothing but political shills for the farthest left wing of the Democratic Party. It has been sad to watch. Neither have lived up to their potential. Has Mark Warner earned another term as our U.S. Senator? No, but he will win, likely in a landslide in a state that is becoming more blue; especially in an election year when the unpopularity of the incumbent Republican President will be front and center. And unfortuantely, the Republican Party has no one who can effectively compete against Warner, not even under the best of circumstances. The only Republican in Virginia today who could give Warner or Kaine a battle would be Governor Glenn Youngkin, but Youngkin is smart, and he is not a risk taker, so he will not join the battle in a year where the headwinds will be strongly against Republicans. So Warner will be reelected in 2026, and the beat will go on. I have no doubt that he will continue to be a shill for the most extreme voices in the Democratic Party, because it seems that's what you have to be these days to have success in either of our major political parties."
December 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Fact check: you can't reduce the price of something by more than 100%. And yes, Trump is a complete and utter IMBECILE. bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues... h/t @BulwarkOnline
Trump babbles about lowering drug prices by 200%, 300%...800% lol
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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"Overview of 2025 Solar Siting Standards Legislation" - Virginia bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqT_u6VoTHA
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Proposed "Virginia Brownfields and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund" legislation bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqT_u6VoTHA
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Possible Parking Lot Solar legislation in Virginia next year bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqT_u6VoTHA
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Overview of 2025 Distributed Generation Legislation (Virginia) bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqT_u6VoTHA Screenshot of graphic ("Overview of 2025 Distributed Generation Legislation")
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Also sounds good. bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqT_u6VoTHA Senate of Virginia: CEUR: Solar and Storage Deployment on 2025-12-02 ("Distributed Generation - Shared Solar" graphic)
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Excellent, let's do it! bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
Graphic: "Distributed Generation - Portable Solar EnergyBalcony Solar" - presented to the Virginia Senate this morning as possible legislation
December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Final results: Spanberger won by more than 500k votes; Hashmi by around 400k votes; Jones by 230k votes; 13 Dem pickups in the House of Delegates. Blue tsunami! bluevirginia.us/2025/12/tues...
VA Dept. of Elections tweets that "Votes for the November election have been certified"
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM