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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 6m

Except Youngkin didn't pick Miyares...in fact, Miyares was involved in Virginia politics MUCH longer than Youngkin, who just popped up in 2021 after being forced out of the Carlyle Group.

Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 32m

How many conversations like this one (between @leftistcaffein8rix.bsky.social and @jamellebouie.net) are going on right now in Virginia? bluevirginia.us/2025/10/with...

Molly Grace: "My wife and I can't bring ourselves to vote for him between this and the speeding charge from '22 in which he did 500 hrs of CS for his own PAC. Naturally, there's no way in hell we'd vote for Miyares, either, but we're agreed that we're abstaining from casting a vote for AG. Dems need to do better."

Jamelle Bouie: "would you rather have young liberals working in the state’s attorney general office, or would you rather have young nazis? this is basically the choice you need to make. (not choosing is a choice, btw)"

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 1h

So basically Biden's plan...1 1/2 years later

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BBC story says Biden's May 2004 plan to end the war in Gaza is very similar to what we're getting now

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 2h

"A national group focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures is pouring more than $5 million into Virginia House races this November...The extra cash...comes as [VA Dems] are feeling confident about their ability to obtain a governing trifecta." bluevirginia.us/2025/10/with...

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/09/virginia-democrats-states-project-legislature-00598429

"A national group focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures is pouring more than $5 million into Virginia House races this November, according to plans shared first with POLITICO.

The extra cash, which marks the largest investment from The States Project this cycle, comes as Virginia Democrats are feeling confident about their ability to obtain a governing trifecta. They believe they can expand their narrow one-seat majority in the House and flip the governorship. Their candidate at the top of the ticket, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, has held a wide lead in the race for months. Democrats also control the state Senate by a single seat, which is not up this cycle." - Politico

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 3h

Pretty crazy that government is arguing they need the military for an active war in Portland OR, but no Corporate Media can bother to send a reporter out there to investigate the situation on the ground and show US there is no violence to justify their war against US

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 3h

Pretty weird to be agreeing with a far-right Republican, but here we are...as Marjorie Taylor Greene says shutdown "should not be happening ... we control the House, we control the Senate, we have the White House." bluevirginia.us/2025/10/thur... h/t @atrupar.com

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 3h

Yep, see www.nsu.edu/News/2025/Li... Also, presumably this will be streamed on YouTube, Facebook etc

News | Norfolk State University - Norfolk State University

The News page provides the latest updates, stories, and announcements from Norfolk State University. It highlights key events, achievements, and news about the University’s community, faculty, student...

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 4h

Exactly right by @senatorhashmi.bsky.social. Of course, if the media did its job (which it definitely doesn't), Virginia voters would widely know about John Reid's extreme, "hateful attacks"- including his "pattern of Islamophobic" ravings. bluevirginia.us/2025/10/sam-...

Ghazala Hashmi tweet: "My opponent's hateful attacks target me because of my faith...too bad John Reid never learned about Jefferson's Statute for Religious Freedom"

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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 5h

But there is nothing noble or respectable about what Vought is doing, about his vision for the country. He is a fully competent, utterly committed radical ideologue. He lusts for counter-revolution and radical measures. There is no line he doesn’t feel justified to cross.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 5h

With Virginia GOV Debate This Evening, New PPP Poll Has Spanberger Up 9 Pts. (52%-43%); Trump Approval at 41%-53% (Four recent public polls have had Spanberger up between 9 and 12 points...) bluevirginia.us/2025/10/with... h/t @juliamanchester.bsky.social

With Virginia GOV Debate This Evening, New PPP Poll Has Spanberger Up 9 Pts. (52%-43%); Trump Approval at 41%-53%

With the two gubernatorial candidates - Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears - debating tonight (at 7 pm at Norfolk State University), we've got a new public poll, from Publi...

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 5h

Actually, the Spanberger campaign has been heavily outspending the Earle-Sears campaign on advertising.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 5h

@andybeshearky.bsky.social was campaigning in Virginia for Abigail Spanberger.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 5h

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TONIGHT’S DEBATE: Spanberger Will Put Virginia First, Sears Will Put Trump First ("While Spanberger Is Focused on Lowering Costs for Virginia Families, Sears Praises President Trump’s Attacks on Virginia Jobs & Backs His Price-Hiking Agenda") bluevirginia.us/2025/10/what...

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TONIGHT’S DEBATE: Spanberger Will Put Virginia First, Sears Will Put Trump First

See below for a press release from the Spanberger for Governor campaign about tonight's debate at Norfolk State University. In addition to what Spanberger's campaign says we should expect tonight, I'd...

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 6h

Reporters (of course, this is Fox "News") apparently are going to ask any/every Democrat about Jay Jones, but not do the same with Republicans for all the extreme stuff said by Winsome Earle-Sears, John Reid, etc. bluevirginia.us/2025/10/thur...

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 6h

And as an added "bonus," the overwhelmingly white people Trump's appointed are mostly corrupt, incompetent, extremists, nutjobs, etc. Great, huh? bluevirginia.us/2025/10/thur... h/t @jamellebouie.net

Jamelle Bouie posts about the NY Times article, "Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration"

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/politics/black-leaders-trump.html

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 7h

"As Gov. Youngkin enters his final 100 days in office, I hope he will abide by the Code of [VA] & promptly provide this committee with the full list of all individuals appointed by his administration whose positions require confirmation." - VA Sen. @AaronRouseVA bluevirginia.us/2025/10/thur...

"Senator Aaron Rouse Statement on Oversight of Gubernatorial Appointments
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Senator Aaron Rouse (D–Virginia Beach), Chair of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s constitutional role in overseeing gubernatorial appointments:

“As Chair of the Senate Privileges and Elections committee, accountability and integrity guide our work, not political convenience or acquiesce to the demands of President Trump. The Senate has a constitutional duty to provide meaningful oversight of executive appointments, and we will fulfill that duty openly and deliberately. Oversight, whether a Republican or Democratic Governor, is required by law. Suggesting otherwise misrepresents both the law and the seriousness of this process.

Virginians expect transparency in government and legislative review ensures that trust is upheld. Our interpretation of state law reflects our duty to maintain clear public records and exercise the General Assembly’s authority over gubernatorial appointments. That authority will not be ceded.

As Governor Youngkin enters his final 100 days in office, I hope he will abide by the Code of Virginia and promptly provide this committee with the full list of all individuals appointed by his administration whose positions require confirmation.

We remain ready to work with the administration in good faith while protecting the integrity of the process and the trust of the people we serve.”"

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 7h

“This [Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal] is a fragile but important moment. Everyone involved must work to ensure that this agreement is fully implemented and serves as a foundation for a sustainable peace and greater regional stability.” - Sen. @MarkWarner bluevirginia.us/2025/10/thur...

Statement of US Sen. Mark R. Warner on ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 7h

Planned Parenthood of VA: Winsome Earle-Sears "Saying ‘when you are willing to kill a child up until the day that baby is born…murder is murder…one day, it’s gonna be your turn,’ is not political theater" bluevirginia.us/2025/10/audi...

PPAV Statement on Winsome Earle-Sears’s comment “it’s gonna be your turn”

RICHMOND, Va — A radio interview surfaced today where Winsome Earle-Sears peddled dangerous lies about abortion providers and perpetuated misinformation about abortion care. These statements are the most alarming and dangerous of all of the extreme anti-abortion rhetoric Sears has normalized in the past. This time, her comments illustrate the ease with which she discusses and threatens violence against people seeking abortion care and the trusted clinicians who provide it.

Jamie Lockhart, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia:

“We call on Winsome Earle-Sears to retract this remark and to clearly and unambiguously condemn violence in all forms. Elected leaders have a responsibility to de-escalate and to protect the safety of Virginians, not to legitimize or amplify threats that put lives and livelihoods at risk.

Saying ‘when you are willing to kill a child up until the day that baby is born…murder is murder…one day, it’s gonna be your turn,’ is not political theater. It reminds us that while the majority of Americans agree that abortion is health care, those who will stop at nothing to ban it, also will sink to any level to make it inaccessible – including invoking fear for those seeking and those providing care. Virginians deserve leaders who protect access to care.”

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 7h

Thursday News: “The Gaza War Isn’t Over Yet. But It Could Be Soon.”; Trump’s Utterly Unhinged “Antifa Roundtable”; With Trump, “Nixon Now Looks Restrained”; “Kaine says air travel delays may bring Trump to shutdown negotiation table”; VA-GOV Debate Tonight at 7 pm bluevirginia.us/2025/10/thur...

Thursday News: “The Gaza War Isn’t Over Yet. But It Could Be Soon.”; Trump’s Utterly Unhinged “Antifa Roundtable”; With Trump, “Nixon Now Looks Restrained”; “Kaine says air travel delays may bring Tru...

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, October 9. National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs d...

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 18h

An ad running incessantly would cost huge $$$, of course. Which is why the fact that Miyares has more money than Jones and Jones just had to cancel a major fundraiser is...not great. So lots of pressure on Jones for next Thursday evening's AG debate!

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 19h

Take with a big grain of salt b/c it's a Republican poll, BUT having said that, the trend in this poll (from Jones +3.9 pts in September to Miyares + 2.1 pts now) isn't great for Jones. Also, Jones' net favorable is at -16.5%; not good. bluevirginia.us/2025/10/wedn... h/t @IAPolls2022

InteractivePolls reports on a new Virginia AG poll by Cygnal for the Republican AG Association: Jason Miyares 45.8%-Jay Jones 43.7%, compared to Jay Jones 46.4%-Jason Miyares 42.5% in September

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 19h

The question is, why does anyone listen to that both-sides, false-equivalence, normalize-minimize-and-sanewash-right-wing-extremism crap?

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 19h

It's really hard to express how bad @pbsnews.org is (same thing with @npr.org by the way): just constantly framing stories as "Trump said xyz," without noting that xyz is TOTALLY, WILDLY FALSE, just reporting it straight. Just completely irresponsible, pathetic, fear-based "journalism"...

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 21h

genuinely think they are feeding him AI videos

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 21h

So basically a tossup at this point in the Virginia AG's race? bluevirginia.us/2025/10/wedn... h/t @samshirazi.bsky.social @jaaavis.bsky.social

Brandon Jarvis reports: "An internal poll from the Jay Jones campaign was conducted from Saturday to Monday. The restuls show Jones up by 1 point over Jason Miyares." Sam Shirazi notes that Jones "took a hit with independents," but "hard to know if impact will be same on Election Day"

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