Audio: Sen. Tim Kaine - “I’m getting some holy hell, but I’m getting a lot of thanks from Virginians” for Voting to Reopen the Government; "I acted in the interest of VA, which is what my voters expect me to do. And Chuck Schumer can’t be blamed for that.”

Happy Veterans Day to all who served! We swore an oath which has not been rescinded. Constitution then. Constitution always.

Senator Tim Kaine (VA,D) says that he will vote to end opposition to Republican efforts to strip Virginians of healthcare coverage subsidies in order to end their attacks on SNAP and more. www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...

Senator Mark Warner will vote to continue fighting for Americans to have access to affordable healthcare, and refuses to "kick the can down the road." https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases

Blue wave energy! This is just the beginning. Election season is NOT OVER! https://www.vpm.org/elections/2025-11-07/election-2025-general-assembly-scott-spanberger-vadems-taylor-freitas

Congratulations to Cameran Drew who bested his own government studies teacher, Mr. Bell, for a spot on the Surry County Board of Supervisors! Both of them are thrilled by the result! Now, that's democracy (and great teaching) in action! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...

Q&A with Lt. Gov. elect Hashmi! https://wtop.com/virginia-election/2025/11/qa-virginia-lt-gov-elect-hashmi-runs-down-priorities-after-historic-win/

Check out Abigail's election night speech! Wow! #Joy https://youtu.be/TbzQLkv5QbE?si=9CC4DljF7nl3F-wn

Sometimes the win is in the details… Mary Person and her team worked hard this cycle and talked to our neighbors, made new friends and made SERIOUS gains in a very republican district. BIG CONGRATS and THANK YOU to Team Mary P for a GREAT showing this cycle!

Virginia House Dems just shattered expectations, flipping at least 12 seats blue – the largest Democratic victory since the election of 1989. We invested early and aggressively to make this victory a reality, running candidates in all 100 districts.

NBC projects Ghazala Hashmi will be our next Lieutenant Governor! Congratulations! 🥳 Let's get to work! https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2025-elections/virginia-lieutenant-governor-results

CONGRATULATIONS, GOVERNOR SPANBERGER! We all worked so hard and now here we are! Let's get to work! https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/us/politics/virginia-governor-election-results.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at age 84. We send our condolences to the Cheney family, and are reminded on election day that we are all in this together, here temporarily, and very human. https://apnews.com/article/dick-cheney-dies-079591b529f048489650e7569bc675d2

It's a beautiful day for democracy! Make your voice heard at your polling location, and don't forget your identification! You can register SAME DAY in Virginia! Take a friend who was not planning to vote to double your impact! www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

We had a great time meeting President Obama as he encouraged people who care about America to vote for Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday!

District 83, don't forget to cast your ballot to elect Mary Person as your delegate! She's EXACTLY the right leader for this job.

Now is the time for those last minute encouraging phone calls. Get someone who has never voted to show up and VOTE! Work like we're down by 2. https://statenavigate.org/virginia-poll-shows-spanberger-maintaining-wide-lead-and-a-dead-heat-for-attorney-general/

Senator Warner talks to RVA Magazine! https://rvamag.com/politics/senator-mark-warner-trump-government-shutdown-democracy-crisis.html

We are SO proud of Leila E. Cameron today! The Smithfield High student is PUBLISHED! WOW! https://www.smithfieldtimes.com/news/smithfield-high-student-15-publishes-first-novel-in-science-fiction-series-c8710f99?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Work like you're down by two. Celebrate results like these… https://today.yougov.com/politics/articles/53293-yougov-surveys-of-gubernatorial-elections-in-virginia-and-new-jersey-show-leads-for-spanberger-and-sherrill

Have a safe and happy Halloween, those who celebrate! https://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/events/detail/158/ham-o-ween-halloween-safe-trick-or-treating-in-downtown-smithfield/111551

Surprise! Lies! (We are not surprised.) https://cardinalnews.org/2025/10/28/after-cardinal-news-investigation-oag-data-refutes-ag-miyares-chief-campaign-claim/

In other news… Condolences to Winsome on her team letting her tour bus catch fire. We're glad everyone is okay, Winsome!

We were so excited to meet Abigail Spanberger on her Bus Tour! She came to Darden's Country Store in Smithfield to meet us and listen to our needs. We a great time, and bought a fantastic Chicken Pot Pie for dinner! (The pot pie alone is worth the visit!) Thanks, Abigail!

Think it won't affect us? It will. https://cardinalnews.org/2025/10/28/at-lee-county-hospital-that-once-closed-and-then-reopened-spanberger-warns-about-federal-impacts-on-rural-health-care/

Choose wisely! The attorney general works for YOU. https://cardinalnews.org/2025/10/28/we-mistakenly-think-of-the-attorney-general-as-the-top-cop-but-thats-not-really-what-the-job-is-about/

This is the leadership we need. Standing up to cheaters! 💪🏼 https://apnews.com/article/virginia-redistricting-spanberger-democrats-congress-40f30039fb97839ce8c50bdfff759bb1

Meet Abigail Spanberger! Show your support and tell her what we need! When: Wednesday 10/29/25 Time: 5:30pm Where: Darden's Country Store 16249 Bowling Green Road, Smithfield

She's an extremist. https://www.advocate.com/politics/winsome-earle-sears-against-ivf?1

He's building the Mojo Dojo Casa White House instead of worrying about his job. Remember how mad they were about the statues coming down… hmm.

Trump on Sears: Meh. Vote, I guess… He didn't even say her name. He doesn't like losers and he thinks she'll lose.

Thanks, Obama! https://www.wtkr.com/news/politics/obama-will-visit-norfolk-to-campaign-for-spanberger-in-va-governors-race

Video: On “Meet the Press,” Sen. Tim Kaine Says Jay Jones Shouldn’t Drop Out, Nor Should Winsome Earle-Sears, Who Said About Pro-Choice Activists, “murder is murder, and your time will come”

Isn't he supposed to protect our rights? https://virginiamercury.com/2025/10/21/judge-issues-injunction-against-miyares-in-probe-of-pro-palestinian-nonprofit/

We can't take no for an answer. Millions will die if we let their healthcare protection go.

“Fewer Jobs, Higher Prices, Slower Growth.” https://cardinalnews.org/2025/10/21/virginias-gdp-growth-drops-from-6-2-to-1-7-three-new-economic-reports-issue-warnings-about-why-and-what-comes-next/

Spanberger is focused on your wallet. Not on people's reproductive systems. Good. https://apnews.com/article/virginia-governors-race-abortion-768ce23c393980680563ea28949ad942

Winsome has not been endorsed by her party's national leadership figure. 🤭🤐 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/obama-endorses-abigail-spanberger-virginias-race-governor-rcna237915

If she doesn't know what discrimination is, how can she protect Virginians? https://www.advocate.com/politics/spanberger-ad-blasts-earle-sears

This sign and that house are metaphor for the election season… Maybe we should make things better instead of pretending everything is fine!

Where to watch the Virginia AG debate tonight: https://share.google/4h4xT3uUxKDGuMGfT

Attorney General Debate! Let's hope they actually talk some policy! https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/politics/jay-jones-jason-miyares-virginia-attorney-general-debate/65-4067b23b-301a-4f74-950f-98762322f568

If she doesn't know what discrimination is, how can she protect Virginians? https://www.advocate.com/politics/spanberger-ad-blasts-earle-sears

Trump must STOP THIS CHAOS!

Thank you, Donna! It's time to all work TOGETHER to defeat the Trump agenda! https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/virginia-politics/donna-charles-ends-her-campaign-for-governor-of-virginia-endorses-abigail-spanberger/

I feel like we can elect better people than this… https://newrepublic.com/article/201540/john-reid-virginia-nazi-porn-scandal-gop-personified?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_soapbox_rss&utm_term=tnr-newsletter-20240825

Watch Abigail patiently answer questions while her opponent screams in her face. The choice is obvious. https://youtu.be/sD9H8eeZLj4?si=QLb0PDPjvqYUEDt-

Winsome's finances are fishy, because of course they are. https://virginiamercury.com/2025/10/08/financial-disclosure-gaps-questionable-gifts-cloud-earle-sears-bid-for-governor/

I'm excited for politics to be boring again 😭 https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/06/can-abigail-spanberger-make-politics-boring-again/

Virginians say "show us the money!" Sears flounders while Spanberger delivers! Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5543206-virginia-economy-voter-concerns/