Reminder that #VA01 Rob Wittman, who loves to brag about being Armed Svcs Comm Vice-Chair, REFUSES to do oversight of DoD & Hegseth. He touts his 18yr experience but the truth is he has a history of failing his district/country. VOTE HIM OUT! @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social

@elizabeth4virginia.bsky.social is hosting two events this weekend. On Saturday she'll relaunch her campaign, back under the old maps, at a BBQ and trivia event at her home.

On Sunday, @elizabeth4virginia.bsky.social will be hosting a tea and discussion forum on rural healthcare, education, and paid parental leave, in Kilmarnock. Sounds delightful, and a great way to get to know Elizabeth and find out how she plans to represent VA-01. www.mobilize.us/elizabethdem...

This is BEYOND disgraceful. Call Wittman's office (804-401-4120) to demand that he release a statement condemning Kiggans, and that if he doesn't speak out you will assume he supports her racist comments. Kiggans should not represent any part of the great, diverse Commonwealth of Virginia.

Rob Wittman's Virginia: 62,100 good federal jobs GONE ☠️Poisoning Virginia's economy☠️ 💯 HIS FAULT. HE DOESN'T CARE. VOTE. HIM. OUT. @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social

Donald Trump let inside thoughts come out today, and we all know it's true. And we also know that Rob Wittman agrees with everything Donald Trump thinks because he's letting the insane, destructive, ruinous Trump Economy happen. #VA01 can't afford Rob Wittman. #NoWittman

🔥🔥🔥 on Wittman’s claim that the OBBB/HR1 is a “working families tax cut”: “That bill doesn’t reference “working families” even once, and the permanent tax cuts are for the wealthy and corporations.” 🔥🔥🔥 We must #FlipVA01 If we have to use old maps in #Virginia, we can still #FlipItBlue

And you can follow 7 of them at these handles on BlueSky: @elizabeth4virginia.bsky.social @erickakopp.com @knappforcongress.bsky.social @lewislittlepage.bsky.social @salaambhattiva.bsky.social @shannontaylorva.com @votetimva.com (Mel Tull is on other platforms.)

It’s a good thing VA-01 has better choices than the feckless Rob Wittman to represent us in Congress. In today’s newsletter, get to know his eight challengers. Who are YOU backing on August 4th, and why? Tell us in the comments.

VA01 can’t afford Wittman. Inflation is soaring thanks to his support of Trump tariffs, wars, over-the-top immigration enforcement, tax breaks, exploding national debt, crazy and corrupt spending sprees (ballroom, reflecting pool, Kennedy Center), and on and on. We pay for it all. #NoWittman

@salaambhattiva.bsky.social is a Dem candidate running to replace worthless Rob Wittman in #VA01.

@knappforcongress.bsky.social is a Dem candidate running to replace worthless Rob Wittman in #VA01

Eight Virginians are running to replace Rob Wittman but only one can be on the ballot. Our Substack tomorrow will be essential reading for everyone who wants to make an informed vote in the Democratic primary. Subscribe (always $0!) and get the good stuff delivered to your inbox.

Rob Wittman says he stands for strong families and a strong economy. WIC does both: every $1 brings $2–$3 in savings on health & education, and keeps local grocery stores viable. VA01 needs Wittman to protect WIC in this year’s agriculture budget, not sacrifice it for more tax cuts for the wealthy.

@salaambhattiva.bsky.social @votetimva.com @knappforcongress.bsky.social @erickakopp.com @shannontaylorva.com & Beggs, Littlepage, Tull Plea to Dem candidates running to replace worthless Rob Wittman in #VA01: Although there is a long primary, the focus needs to be on Rob Wittman's failures! (1/3)

MEETING TONIGHT! BE THERE! @neighbors4change.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social

Another photo op from worthless Rob Wittman that falls flat. #VA01 is soooo sick of this guy. Lots of energy to oust him in Nov. Let's make sure his war chest of over $3M from his wealthy donors is flushed down the toilet when he loses by a wide margin! @wittmanwatch.bsky.social

Wittman voted to give tax breaks to tech billionaires. Now Virginians face soaring bills, toxic risks and industrial noise. Tea Party residents and progressives are standing together to fight back. Find out what Wittman's not telling you.

With the VA Supreme Court ruling against the new district maps, it seems clear that Wittman will run in VA-01 as it stands today. We’re ready. Are you? Remember to subscribe to the Wittman Watch newsletter. We’ll have more to say on this soon.

We agree with Wittman: this *is* "about protecting the rule of law and the integrity of our Constitution." But his next sentence has a typo we'll correct: "Virginians deserve a REPRESENTATIVE who is transparent, lawful, and worthy of their trust." #VA01 knows Wittman just isn't that rep. #FlipVA01

✅Show up ✅Organize ✅Talk to voters ✅ Get the vote out. That's how we win. And it starts Monday night. Be there! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

MacFarlane: People in Virginia voted by the millions. Their voices were heard and now have been silenced. And you want to talk about what starts a political wave in a year like this: a mass of people who think their voices have been silenced. That doesn't stop a wave that fuels one.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jason Knapp on Virginia Supreme Court decision and (re)running in VA-01.

In Virginia, the General Assembly elects supreme court justices, though governors can make temporary appointments.

Important to note that VA Dems were already targeting 3 GOP seats before the new map and are still doing so. The three high-profile recruits below all said today that they're still running: • VA-01: Shannon Taylor (Trump+5) • VA-02: Elaine Luria (Trump+0.2) • VA-05: Tom Perriello (Trump+12)

In other words, the Henrico Dems are coming for your seat, Rob. It's not like you're using it, and we know how to win. See you at the polls. @wittmanwatch.bsky.social

I am confident that state Senator L. Louise Lucas is meeting with her team right now, figuring out how she can get Virginia's redistricting accomplished and make those leading the trumped-up persecution of her squirm. She is going to make Trump rue the day he went after her.

Note that with the current maps in Virginia, Dems can still get to 8D-3R or even 9D-2R after the November elections – by defeating Jen Kiggans in VA02 (very doable), Rob Wittman in VA01 (doable), and maybe John McGuire in VA05 (tougher but possible). bluevirginia.us/2026/05/brea...

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Rob, we’re glad you asked about the NDAA. This illegal and short-sighted war is destroying our relationships around the world. Further, the Iranian military has successfully destroyed or badly damaged 16 military bases and billion-dollar weaponry and killed 7 while wounding 400. Was it all worth it?

Hey Rob, Thanks for highlighting the importance of mental health. Unfortunately, your votes cancel out that goodwill. Republicans cut 21 HHS grants ($34 million) in Virginia for mental health and substance use, crisis call centers, and recovery programs. Guess who ultimately will pay for these cuts?

Rob Wittman in VA01 is such a pathetic specimen.

Republicans want $1 BN for Trump’s ballroom security and $72 BN MORE for ICE. How will self-proclaimed conservative, Robert Wittman, vote? Watch this space.

It's National Small Business Week! The GOP and Wittman say they’re “pro business” and “the party of job creators,” vowing to “get government off the back of small business”. This is what they SAY. But what do they really DO? Is Wittman good for small business? Our Myth of the Week has the answer!

Sign up for our FREE newsletter to be on full Wittman Watch! You'll get two emails a week (Tues + Thurs) with deeper dives into Wittman's antics. The site also has deeper breakdowns of some social media posts. Tomorrow we'll answer the question, "Is Rob Wittman good for small business?" Join us!

The attendees are donors we highlighted in our recent report. Wittman crows about "small and medium-sized businesses" but not a single attendee was from any such business! Wittman doesn't represent us and his bald-faced hypocrisy is on full display. 2/2

Once again, Wittman held a closed-door roundtable with his special donor friends, helping them target lucrative new contracts, while he ignores us regular First District constituents entirely. 1/2 www.pilotonline.com/2026/05/02/w...

Wittman has brought ruin across the district. 18 years of ineffective representation has consequences.

Rob Wittman using "official funds authorized by the House of Representatives" to lie to you about "strengthening rural health care". The truth is in article👇. #VA01 deserves better. Vote Dem! @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social

Helpful post by Rob Wittman of him meeting with the defense contractors he works for. While your gas prices increase because of the Trump/Republican illegal Iran war, Rob prioritizes more spending on weapons. Is this what you want your tax $ to pay for #VA01? @wittmanwatch.bsky.social

If you want to support a candidate for Congress. Go to votetimva.com to learn about Tim and his platform. No corporate $, no PACs. All small donors. Please donate and/or volunteer. Trying to prove a small campaign can make a big difference.

Rob Wittman shoves Virginians off their health care so he can get a juicy tax cut. That's who he is. 💯 HIS fault. @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/b...

Rob Wittman did this. He's been in Congress since 2007 when in mid-60s. He always votes for debt explosive Republican policies like massive tax cuts for the wealthy & unending wars that do nothing to improve the lives of citizens. #VA01 deserves better! VOTE HIM OUT! @wittmanwatch.bsky.social

This event with @votetimva.com and @elizabeth4virginia.bsky.social is tonight. Music and politics - a classic combination! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Corruption grows in the dark. That's why Trump wants to eliminate the Presidential Records Act (PRA). Only Congress can do that, so tell Wittman what do do! Another timely petition from a Wittman Watch reader.

A Republican poll shows that VA01 is neutral about Wittman. They cast @shannontaylorva.com as his opponent and, even without strong name recognition, she’s just 2pts behind Wittman. Plus, 23% had never heard of Wittman, and 20% had no opinion - after 18 years in office! VA01 is ready for change!

Please support candidate running to replace worthless Rob Wittman in #VA01!

Thanks to @wittmanwatch.bsky.social for the facts on who Rob Wittman works for. Rob ALWAYS betrays his constituents to benefit his wealthy donors & his personal interests. One way to handicap Rob is to boycott companies that support him whenever possible. #VA01 deserves better than Rob Wittman!

“What a time to be a Virginian!” INDEED! If you’re following #Virginia news, as we wait for VA Supreme Court to rule on referendum legality, please READ this for details on the political scene here. #VA01 is definitely changing—one way or another!

Seven 2026 #VA-01 Democratic primary candidates described the unique things they bring to the table in the latest "In Their Own Words" installment at @neighbors4change.bsky.social . neighbors4change.com/in-their-own...