The Night Watchman in VA-5
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Shining a light on the actions of my congressman, Rep. John McGuire. #VA05
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Tomorrow: Raccoon elected newest member of Virginia Congressional delegation
Raccoon gets drunk at a Virginia liquor store and passes out in bathroom
Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
Talk about a trashed panda.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Tomorrow: Raccoon elected newest member of Virginia Congressional delegation
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"We can never unring the bell that has been rung," @judgeluttig.bsky.social says of Trump's impact on the nation. "Never again will the world view America in the same way that it has for the past 250 years."
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"We can never unring the bell that has been rung," @judgeluttig.bsky.social says of Trump's impact on the nation. "Never again will the world view America in the same way that it has for the past 250 years."
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"Certainly, at minimum, there should be public statements of mission that acknowledge that things have changed"; "certainly, there should be an absolute end to the 'both sides' coverage that equates truth and falsehood in the name of fairness" - @sulliview.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/mond...
December 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"Certainly, at minimum, there should be public statements of mission that acknowledge that things have changed"; "certainly, there should be an absolute end to the 'both sides' coverage that equates truth and falsehood in the name of fairness" - @sulliview.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/mond...
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The Virginia Department of Transportation has proposed a $700 million plan to potentially develop a multi-use trail and restore a deteriorated rail corridor in the Shenandoah Valley. But some transit leaders and a lawmaker representing the area aren't on board. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/15/v...
Va. considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley • Virginia Mercury
The Virginia Department of Transportation stunned Virginia's transportation community by proposing a plan last Tuesday to potentially develop a multi-use trail and restore a deteriorated rail…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Virginia Department of Transportation has proposed a $700 million plan to potentially develop a multi-use trail and restore a deteriorated rail corridor in the Shenandoah Valley. But some transit leaders and a lawmaker representing the area aren't on board. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/15/v...
I wrote up every bill that Rep. John McGuire of #Virginia's 5th district (20 counties plus Lynchburg, Danville, and Charlottesville) sponsored this year. It's telling to see what's not on the list: health care, the economy, education... #VApolitics #VA05
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December 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I wrote up every bill that Rep. John McGuire of #Virginia's 5th district (20 counties plus Lynchburg, Danville, and Charlottesville) sponsored this year. It's telling to see what's not on the list: health care, the economy, education... #VApolitics #VA05
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These are just nuts. open.substack.com/pub/watchman...
December 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
These are just nuts. open.substack.com/pub/watchman...
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Lie after lie after lie by Trump...as always. Thanks to @SenTimKaine for calling it out. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/wedn...
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Lie after lie after lie by Trump...as always. Thanks to @SenTimKaine for calling it out. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/wedn...
"Mrs. McGuire, can we get a picture of you with the clown?"
"Sure. Let's get Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar in here too."
"Sure. Let's get Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar in here too."
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Mrs. McGuire, can we get a picture of you with the clown?"
"Sure. Let's get Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar in here too."
"Sure. Let's get Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar in here too."
My latest post - McGuire and the blue wave, what it takes for VA to redistrict, and a gratuitous Muppets reference.
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John McGuire and the 2026 blue wave
A rare step into election analysis, plus niggling details on redistricting and a gratuitous Muppets reference.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
My latest post - McGuire and the blue wave, what it takes for VA to redistrict, and a gratuitous Muppets reference.
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I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
NEW: The DOJ is in settlement talks with Mike Flynn for $50M. They're robbing us blind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
I read my congressman’s socials so you don’t have to. I dug around in his financial disclosure and list of donors too. #VA-05
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What John McGuire did this week: Nov 8-15
Plus, updates on his financial situation and campaign donors.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I read my congressman’s socials so you don’t have to. I dug around in his financial disclosure and list of donors too. #VA-05
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I listened to Rep. John McGuire’s town hall last night and did some fact-checking. Now I need a drink. open.substack.com/pub/watchman...
May 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I listened to Rep. John McGuire’s town hall last night and did some fact-checking. Now I need a drink. open.substack.com/pub/watchman...
In my latest post, the real John McGuire #VA05 takes a ride with the Man in Black, and a fake John McGuire performs a dramatic reading of Donald Trump's Easter message. www.watchmanva5.com/p/what-did-j...
What did John McGuire do this week? 4/26/25
He went everywhere, just like Johnny Cash.
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April 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In my latest post, the real John McGuire #VA05 takes a ride with the Man in Black, and a fake John McGuire performs a dramatic reading of Donald Trump's Easter message. www.watchmanva5.com/p/what-did-j...
The GOP wants to kill off Head Start. That's early childhood ed and care for 13,000 poor kids in Virginia. And 1,200 kids in #VA-05. Once again, John McGuire is silent while the services that his constituents rely on are getting gutted.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The GOP wants to kill off Head Start. That's early childhood ed and care for 13,000 poor kids in Virginia. And 1,200 kids in #VA-05. Once again, John McGuire is silent while the services that his constituents rely on are getting gutted.
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My congressman in #VA-05 voted to cut Medicaid for 160,000 of his constituents and SNAP for 27,000 veterans in Virginia.
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April 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
My congressman in #VA-05 voted to cut Medicaid for 160,000 of his constituents and SNAP for 27,000 veterans in Virginia.
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Trump and Rubio’s purge of universities has reached UVa. Does our congressman know or care? #VA05
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April 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trump and Rubio’s purge of universities has reached UVa. Does our congressman know or care? #VA05
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What did Rep. John McGuire do for #VA05 last week? I read his social posts so you don’t have to. I’m going to make this a regular feature if it kills me. Which it might!
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What did John McGuire do this week? 4/5/25
Plus: A short report from the Charlottesville Hands Off protest.
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April 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What did Rep. John McGuire do for #VA05 last week? I read his social posts so you don’t have to. I’m going to make this a regular feature if it kills me. Which it might!
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Rep John McGuire has some good questions about cyber attacks. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to figure out who to ask.
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John McGuire has good questions on cyber attacks
Plus: Budget cuts are already hurting Shenandoah National Park.
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April 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Rep John McGuire has some good questions about cyber attacks. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to figure out who to ask.
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I know it’s hard to care about this stuff when democracy is collapsing, but John McGuire and DOGE are making us in #VA05 more vulnerable to severe weather.
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We'll have fewer tornado warnings this season because of DOGE
John McGuire and the rest of his caucus are making us more vulnerable to severe weather.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I know it’s hard to care about this stuff when democracy is collapsing, but John McGuire and DOGE are making us in #VA05 more vulnerable to severe weather.
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Trump’s EO “Restoring Truth in American History” gets the date wrong for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It wasn’t signed until August 1776.
If you’re going to mess with our museums, at least get your fucking facts straight.
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If you’re going to mess with our museums, at least get your fucking facts straight.
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Declaration of Independence Timeline - Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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April 1, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump’s EO “Restoring Truth in American History” gets the date wrong for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It wasn’t signed until August 1776.
If you’re going to mess with our museums, at least get your fucking facts straight.
www.nps.gov/inde/learn/h...
If you’re going to mess with our museums, at least get your fucking facts straight.
www.nps.gov/inde/learn/h...
What did Rep John McGuire of #VA05 do this week? I read his social feeds so you don’t have to.
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What did John McGuire do this week? 3/29/25
Based on McGuire’s social media posts from the past week, he:
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March 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
What did Rep John McGuire of #VA05 do this week? I read his social feeds so you don’t have to.
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So we live in an age when flight plans are a state secret, but war plans are not? open.substack.com/pub/watchman...
March 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
So we live in an age when flight plans are a state secret, but war plans are not? open.substack.com/pub/watchman...
My latest post, which cribs great advice from @aoc.bsky.social and @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My latest post, which cribs great advice from @aoc.bsky.social and @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
What did Rep. John McGuire do this week? Dems are making it a rhetorical question, but I tried to do an honest accounting by reading all his social posts. You’re welcome!
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Where was John McGuire this week? 3/21/25
The headline isn’t a rhetorical question.
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March 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
What did Rep. John McGuire do this week? Dems are making it a rhetorical question, but I tried to do an honest accounting by reading all his social posts. You’re welcome!
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It’s even worse! Project 2025 proposes ending all federal funding for Title I. States would be left to raise the money. It’s right there on page 326.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
It’s even worse! Project 2025 proposes ending all federal funding for Title I. States would be left to raise the money. It’s right there on page 326.
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