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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 17h

This is a choice made by rich people who don‘t live paycheck to paycheck that’s inflicted upon people who do.

This is a choice to intentionally fire public servants, many of whom live and work here in Virginia, from an administration that just wanted the pretext to do it anyway.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 18h

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. https://to.pbs.org/3KRpD6d

'RIFs have begun.' Vought announces start of mass firings during government shutdown

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

www.pbs.org

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 1d

How the strategy works:

Frontrunner: Stay composed. Don‘t take the bait. Only respond to the moderators. No back-and-forths. Contrast enough so people see you’re tough but still have vision.

Non-frontrunner: Bring down her positives no matter what for the entire duration. You need a viral moment.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 1d

Both candidates performed as if their internals matched the public polling showing Abigail up by 8-12.

“But how about the half-dozen R-affiliated ones from the last month?! They’re closer!”

Everything on stage was indicative of where each of them believes they are, 26 days out. #vagov #debate

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 2d

It was great seeing Patricia Richie-Folks at events during the last week.

We both earned our first election in 2017 and since then, I’ve watched her exemplify professionalism and emphasize customer service.

She’s a wonderful public servant for Manassas, #Virginia.
@patfortreasurer.bsky.social

Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth, City of Manassas Treasurer Patricia Richie-Folks and Virginia state Senator Danica Roem pose for a photo Sunday in the City of Manassas.

Manassas City School Board member Diana Brown, Virginia state Senator Danica Roem, Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue Tim Demeria, Virginia state Delegate Michelle Maldonado, Manassas Treasurer Patricia Richie-Folks and Manassas Park City Councilmember Yesy Amaya line up for a photo last Thursday in Yorkshire (Manassas part of Prince William County).

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Patricia Richie Folks @patfortreasurer.bsky.social · 2d

I’m truly honored to have the support of State Senator Danica Roem, whose leadership and advocacy for Northern Virginia families continues to inspire so many.

Thank you, @pwcdanica.bsky.social, for your kind words and partnership in public service. 💙

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 4d

On behalf of the Companion Animals subcommittee of the Senate of Virginia’s ACNR Committee: 😺

WTVR CBS 6 News Richmond, Virginia @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social · 4d

Beloved Lowe's cat Francine is back in Richmond after a week-long search, according to updates shared by Lowe's and Richmond Animal Care and Control on Monday.

Francine returns! Beloved Lowe's cat back in Richmond after accidental truck ride out of state

Beloved Lowe's cat Francine is back in Richmond after a week-long search, according to updates shared by Lowe's and Richmond Animal Care and Control on Monday.

www.wtvr.com

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrate each and every one of those good times, for they can end so abruptly and are worth the memories.

And learn from the bad times, for that knowledge will hopefully, with any luck, help ease the pain of those that follow.

To all of you who’ve lost someone you love, my heart goes out to you.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 4d

Life is more than its ending and what leads to it. As someone told me a long time ago, it’s a series of moments — the good ones we remember and the bad ones we never forget.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 4d

They were and are absolutely beloved by their families, friends and communities. They courageously, valiantly fought horrific diseases — sickle cell and cancer — while those who loved and love them held their hands and fought right alongside with them.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 4d

During the last two days, we’ve had devastating deaths in the greater Prince William area, including 15-year-old Candis King (Colgan HS student and daughter of Del. Candi Mundon King and Fairfax County deputy sheriff Joshua King) and Cheryl Macias, co-chair of the Manassas Manassas Park Democrats.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 8d

1) Breathe.
2) Tell a story. People remember stories more than data points.
3) Know that you’re speaking because you’ve got something worth hearing.
4) Look people in the eyes when you speak.
5) Find a safe person in the crowd you can lock in with when you need reassurance.
6) Breathe.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 8d

When you get home and need an extra minute to get out of the car because an 8-minute song that pierces your soul no matter how many times you hear it, decade after decade, ain’t over yet and you’re not going in until it’s done. #MetalSky #Metallica

Radio showing “Bleeding Me” by Metallica playing on SiriusXM Maximum Metallica.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

For my constituents in Manassas: I'll be emceeing a community conversation with @cleanvirginia.org about what's driving higher energy bills and what we can do about it on October 15 from 6:30-8PM at Jirani Coffeehouse.
More information is below. #Virginia
www.cleanvirginia.org/act/town-hal...

Manassas: The Energy Bills Are Too Damn High! - Clean Virginia

Let’s be clear: Virginia’s energy bills are too damn high. Corporate greed, unchecked utility power, and a broken campaign finance system has allowed special interests to make the rules and we're left...

www.cleanvirginia.org

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

Here are the sample ballots for all three localities in SD-30:
Prince William County: www.pwcvotes.org/ontheballot
City of Manassas: cms9files.revize.com/manassasva/S...
City of Manassas Park: www.manassasparkva.gov/Registrar%20...

Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

*Note about IDs: If you've transitioned or have had any number of things change about your physical appearance or prefer a different name in daily life than what's on your card, this can be its own stressor. If so, you may want to request an absentee ballot and either return it by mail or drop box.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

7) When I started practicing yoga in 2013, the most important thing I learned was that the hardest part about yoga is entering the door for the first time. The next hardest part is coming back through the door again.

Voting's similar. Once you've voted, you'll have expectations for next time.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

6) When you're done filling in the bubbles, the machine that scans the ballot shouldn't be far away. You can just slide the paper in the reader, you'll hear a *ding!* and that's it! You're done! Someone will probably have an "I Voted" sticker for you if you want it and you're free to go.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

5) When you get the ballot and the manilla envelope, you sit down at a table with a divider in front of you that's kind of in the shape of one of those science display boards you remember from school. Who you vote for is private -- period. It's your business. You vote for whomever you want.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

3) It's entirely up to you whether you accept lit from volunteers or talk with them. No one can force a conversation on you or force you to take something.

4) When you check in, bring your ID card as it's the quickest way to check in.* (see below)

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

So here's what I recommended:
1) Bring a friend if that makes you comfortable. It's harder for strangers to bother you when you're talking to someone as you're heading in.
2) Listen to some good tunes on the way over (or when you're going inside). Whatever settles you in and drowns out the static.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

For outgoing people-persons, it might be enjoyable and a good experience.

For other folks, they might be eager to cast their ballot but don't want to socialize or they might feel like they're fulfilling an obligation and want to get it over with ASAP.

However you feel is valid. It's your business.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

It was a good question because I think for some of us, it's easy to forget some people might have anxiety about actually showing up, walking through the gauntlet of volunteers and candidates handing out paper outside, going through a line, checking in, filling out the paper and cast the ballot.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

Yesterday, I participated in a Osbourn HS student forum in Manassas that also featured incumbents and challengers for the Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer.

I'm not on the ballot this fall (bless) but was happy to take Qs. One of them: Voting for the first time is nerve-racking. Any tips?🧵

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

Meanwhile here in NOVAland, spotted lanternflies have been all over greater Manassas this year. At my dentist's office, there were just piles of them near the door a couple weeks ago.

All I'm saying is goat grazing targeting invasive plant species would do amazing in NOVA right about now.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 9d

"Tree of heaven, which hosts spotted lanternflies, can produce over 300,000 seeds per year...When goats eat these seeds, their digestive systems render the seeds unviable for regrowth when they’re introduced back into the earth, Reed said. This helps to reduce the seed bank of the invasive species."

Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 10d

Meet Roanoke’s newest landscapers: Goats who happily chomp down on kudzu, poison ivy and other invasive plants

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6702-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6702-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The city’s pilot “goatscaping” project consists of over 20 goats and sheep who are eating their way through the brush at a park in the Wasena neighborhood. The post Meet Roanoke’s newest landscapers: Goats who happily chomp down on kudzu, poison ivy and other invasive plants appeared first on Cardinal News.

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