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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 9h

There you have it.

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters • Virginia Mercury

WASHINGTON — The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who...

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 1h

Rob Wittman's Virginia: Keeping his trap shut like the Trump stooge his is while this 🐂 💩 happens in VA

💯 HIS fault

@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @indivisibleva.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social
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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 10h

Doing a great job getting that early Blue vote out!!!

@indivisibleva.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social

Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 15h

Per @L2political: "VA Voted Early or Absentee as of 10/8/25 // 395,474...Modeled Party ID: Democratic 59% / Republican 36.7% / Non-Partisan 4.1%" bluevirginia.us/2025/10/audi...

Per L2 Data

"VA Voted Early or Absentee as of 10/8/25 // 395,474
General Election on 11/4/25
Ages: 65+ 58.9% / 50-64 23.7% / 40-49 7.3% / 30-39 5.5% / 18-29 4%
Gender: Female 54.7% / Male 45.2%
Ethnicity: White 70.7% / African American 12.8% / Hispanic 3.2% / Asian 2.2%
Modeled Party ID: Democratic 59% / Republican 36.7% / Non-Partisan 4.1%"

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804ThePeople @804thepeople.bsky.social · 11h

chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...

Gov. Pritzker responds to Trump threat to jail him, mayor over ICE: 'Come and get me'

Trump on Wednesday morning posted on Truth Social: "Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!"

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Jay Jones @jonesjay.bsky.social · 16h

Stopped by an early voting site in Eastern Henrico this afternoon alongside Senator Aird to chat with voters and thank our volunteers.

When we vote, we make our voices heard and shape Virginia’s future. Let’s do this!

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18h

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a 2022 interview warned supporters of reproductive rights that "one day it’s going to be your turn."

"Murder is murder. And one day it's going to be your turn."

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

New reporting: The Winsome Earle-Sears-backed government shutdown and healthcare cuts hit Virginia hospitals with a “one-two Punch.”

Nearly a third of Virginia’s rural hospitals were set to close in August, and 3 rural clinics have already shut their doors. www.axios.com/local/richmo...

Shutdown and Medicaid cuts deal one-two punch to Virginia hospitals

Medicaid coverage remains intact during the shutdown, but safety-net hospitals nationwide could lose billions.

www.axios.com

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 1d

Virginia Delegation Democrats Slam White House Threat to Furloughed Workers’ Back Pay ("This proposal is both preposterous and unlawful, as it would misrepresent congressional intent and contradict established legal interpretation") bluevirginia.us/2025/10/virg...

Virginia Delegation Democrats Slam White House Threat to Furloughed Workers’ Back Pay

From Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11)'s office: Virginia Delegation Slams White House Threat to Furloughed Workers’ Back Pay Washington, D.C. - Today, the Democratic members of Virginia’s congressional...

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 1d

Marjorie Taylor Greene is...umm..(checks notes)...correct?

We don't agree with MTG on much, but she's right that Congress MUST restore ACA subsidies!

@804thepeople.bsky.social @indivisibleva.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

www.nbcnews.com

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May Nivar @maynivar.com · 2d

My opponent, Delegate David Owen, has a dangerous record on public safety.

Unlike David Owen, I'll proudly stand with law enforcement and work tirelessly to keep us safe — which is why I'm endorsed by the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.

Watch our newest TV ad:

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

@abigailspanberger.com is running for Governor to put Virginia families first. Winsome Earle-Sears is running for Governor to put Trump first.

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 2d

@abigailspanberger.com has plans

Earle-Sears? Wedge issues, 24/7

Maybe that's why Abigail continues to lead in every poll

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 2d

Spanberger answers questions about policy. Earle-Sears does not.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wes_chant-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C143&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wes_chant-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C371&ssl=1" /> This fits a pattern where Earle-Sears has avoided taking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history. The post Spanberger answers questions about policy. Earle-Sears does not. appeared first on Cardinal News.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 2d

New Wason Center Virginia Poll: Spanberger Leads 52%-42% (+10); Hashmi 48%-39% (+9); Jones 49%-43% (+6); Slightly Tighter Than Wason’s Last Poll on 9/18 (This poll was conducted 9/29 -10/1, so prior to the most recent news...) bluevirginia.us/2025/10/new-...

New Wason Center Virginia Poll: Spanberger Leads 52%-42% (+10); Hashmi 48%-39% (+9); Jones 49%-43% (+6); Slightly Tighter Than Wason’s Last Poll on 9/18

The last poll by CNU's Wason Center, on September 18, had the Virginia statewide races as follows: Abigail Spanberger 52%-Winsome Earle-Sears 40% (+12 points); Ghazala Hashmi 48%-John Reid 37% (+11 po...

bluevirginia.us

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 2d

Here, let's break down what Dr. Oz is saying:

"If YOU work just three years longer, clueless rich dudes like ME get tax cuts for free!"

It's a total win-win, see?

@indivisibleva.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Dr Oz: "If we could get that one age cohost, born in 1964, to work not to 61 years of age but to 64 years age or even 65, it's worth more than a trillion dollars to the US economy."

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 2d

Our hearts are with Delegate Candi Mundon King and her family as they mourn the loss of her beloved daughter, Candis.

Candis faced sickle cell disease with extraordinary courage, a true warrior. May her memory be a blessing and her light continue to shine. 💙

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 3d

Skyrocketing Unemployment!

Brought to by Winsome (Not-A-Real Issue) Earle-Sears!

@abigailspanberger.com will defend Virginians' jobs!

@804thepeople.bsky.social @indivisibleva.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social

Fairfax Democrats @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

An inconvenient fact that Winsome Earle-Sears ignores.
bluevirginia.us/2025/10/new-...

NEW DATA: Unemployment Rate Skyrockets in Northern Virginia as Trump Attacks Virginia Workers & Promises Mass Firings

From the Spanberger for Governor campaign: NEW DATA: Unemployment Rate Skyrockets in Northern Virginia as Trump Attacks Virginia Workers & Promises Mass Firings According to New State-Level Data, Year...

bluevirginia.us

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 3d

Earle-Sears and Miyares are falling over each other to do THIS guy's bidding.

That's what at stake.

Vote Blue up and down the ballot!

@804thepeople.bsky.social @indivisibleva.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Trump: "Please remember I wrote Osama bin Laden exactly one year ago, one year before he blew up the World Trade Center. And I said, 'You gotta watch Osama bin Laden!' ... I gotta take a little credit."

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May Nivar @maynivar.com · 3d

My opponent does not believe in a woman's right to control her own body.

He's been fighting for years to ban abortion, and now he's been endorsed by a group that believes a 10-year-old rape survivor should have been forced to carry her pregnancy to term.

virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/na...

National Right to Life Committee endorses slate of Republican candidates in Virginia

The oldest anti-abortion group in the US endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, John Reid for lieutenant governor, and Jason Miyares for attorney general.

virginiaindependentnews.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 3d

After shutting down the federal government and voting to do nothing about an imminent health insurance premium spike, House Republicans have now gone on a multi-week vacation.

Donald Trump and the GOP just aren't for the American people.

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Schuyler VanValkenburg @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social · 3d

I had a super busy Saturday yesterday!

It started with the Glen Allen Day Parade & Festival. It is one of my favorite events in Henrico and we had perfect weather for it.

Thanks to the @henricodems.bsky.social for organizing us. What a fantastic way to start the day!

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 3d

Rob Wittman's Virginia: sticking it to poorer retirees

👀 this bit of nasty tucked into the One Big Ugly: making it harder for seniors to enroll in programs that defray out-of-pocket Medicare costs!

💯 HIS fault

@wittmanwatch.bsky.social
@804thepeople.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/b...

Millions of Poor Retirees Have Lost an Easier Path to Help With Medicare

www.nytimes.com

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 4d

This is what's at stake

One month to go, people. Keep working!

@indivisibleva.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social

Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI: Winsome Earle-Sears’ extreme record attacking reproductive rights has earned her the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee, the oldest anti-abortion group in the United States.
virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/na...

National Right to Life Committee endorses slate of Republican candidates in Virginia

The oldest anti-abortion group in the US endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, John Reid for lieutenant governor, and Jason Miyares for attorney general.

virginiaindependentnews.com

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henricodems.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social · 4d

Statement from the Chair 👇👇

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May Nivar @maynivar.com · 4d

Thank you @shannontaylorva.com and @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social for launching our canvass today, and to the incredible teams from Sister District Project and @vayd.bsky.social for joining us!

Election Day is in exactly one month — make your plan to vote at iwillvote.com/va.

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

The Hanover Democratic Committee is proud to support @senatorhashmi.bsky.social in her race to be our next Lieutenant Governor at this fundraiser in Mechanicsville on Oct 22nd.

Please join us in supporting her and helping her to WIN this November!!!

RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/oct22gh

Join Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia

Show your support with a contribution.

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