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I see Archie is following the Party Line. How soon they forget that Virginia has, until January, a Republican Governor, Lt Governor, and Atty General. Also both houses of the legislator lean slightly Democratic, it's only by a few votes. Hardly what I'd call a blue state. Maybe solidly purple...

I was just looking at the exit polls in the Va Governor race. Spanberger dominated Sears in the minority voter results. Sears, not surprising edged the Democrat in the older demos which tend to skew Republican in the state. Sears also did well in the male vote, not really surprising. In the AG race Jones strong showing among minorities and the 18-44 age voters seemed to be the main difference. https://www.cnn.com/election/2025/exit-polls/virginia/general/governor/0

November 5 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-5

I'm old enough to remember when Silwa was running around NYC in a baret playing vigilante. Why is he still relevant?

That's exactly where I'm coming from. I expect our resident MAGA trolls (when they decide to come out will attempt to make the winner of the NYC race the focus of their arguments

I was thinking more of a Dan Campbell type quote, but I'll take Grant. Take the win and move on to the next game

Paraphrasing one of my morning newsletters. Republicans have already telegraphed that the Mayor-elect of NYC is the face of the entire Democratic Party. Mamdani received about one million votes in one of the most liberal cities in America (aside, you mean to tell me there wasn't at least one Republican in that entire city that wanted the job?) The best Trump and his billionaire gang could put up were at best corrupt has been talk show host, given the choice liberals preferred a socialist. Meanwhile two moderate women with national security backgrounds won governorships in two states with a combined total of approximately 3.5 million votes, including a plurality of self described independent voters. Which branch of the Democratic Party dominated yesterday?

I never thought I’d be quoting this Joe Walsh

Bottom line enjoy the win, but be prepared for the next round

I was wondering that about the Virginia Gubernatorial race. Trump did a very low key, almost backhanded endorsement of Sears. Basically said she was ok when he was asked at a press scrum. I’m not saying that’s the reason she lost. Her performance at their debate played a big part as well. In fact that whole ticket was a bit weird for MAGA, black woman, gay man for Lt Governor…….

I guess Archie and MAGA won't be visiting the Old Dominion for a while.

Add NJ to the Blue Wave

I'm wondering how much an effect the attack ads from the Republican Party had in these races. Especially at the state House of Delegate level. At least in my neck of the woods the two main races (Governor and House of Delegates; The Republican office holder and Winsome-Sears ran a very negative campaign that might turned off many voters who were on the fence.

Looks like a strong night across the board for Democrats. Looking at the state election site the House of Delegates remains blue. In our district the long time Republican rep was defeated.

The good Coumo is long gone

Democrats aren’t the only ones stalling the government—Rand Paul’s solo protest proves it takes all sides to play this game

When you hire thugs....

Reason #2678 why we can't have nice things

Calling Democrats “hostage-takers” ignores reality: the GOP can’t even get enough votes on its own bill. Procedural math > political blame.

Welcome to Democracy. Maybe if Trumpublicans would learn the art of compromise. Why do Democrats have to do all the heavy lifting because your leader is a doddering fool