Tag: Virginia

Democrat and Republican Chairs Agree on Process for Voter Integrity in a Virginia County

The chairs of the Prince William County Democrat executive board and Republican committee have reportedly agreed on how to address voter integrity concerns that were brought to light last week on Twitter. “We had people who were working in the Central Absentee Precinct (CAP) where these issues were noticed and now we have a specific…


House Democrat in Tossup Virginia Race Doubles-Down on ‘Threat to Democracy’ Ads

When a candidate invests millions in months-long messaging only to discover in a campaign’s waning weeks that it is not resonating with likely voters, the only options are to change gears or to throttle up and double down. Two-term Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) says she is not going to back away from her campaign theme…


Judge Says Virginia County Must Use GOP Assistants Nominated by Republicans in Nov. 8 Elections

A retired judge from Loudon County granted a motion this week requiring the Registrar of Prince William County to use Republican assistants in the upcoming elections. Virginia law requires that a chief and assistant chief in each precinct be from different political parties, but the registrar had allegedly assigned people without regard to that requirement….


Isle of Destiny (1940)

Society glamor girl/aviatrix Virginia Allerton decides to alter her around-the-world flight by stopping off on the Pacific isle of Palo Pango where her brother, Lieutenant Allerton, is stationed with a detachment of U.S. Marines, including “Stripes” Thornton and “Milly” Barnes. Local smuggler Barton baits her into a trap using her plane for his gun-smuggling racket,…


Red, Blue, and Prickly Purple Across America’s Eight Orange Counties

More than 5.4 million Americans live in eight Orange counties across the United States, including Orange counties within the nation’s four most populous states—California, Texas, Florida, and New York. The newest Orange counties in California, Texas, and Florida are named for the fruit, although the citrus industry in these places has long since given way…


Biden Administration Is Turning All States Into Border States, Texas Lawmaker Claims

The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state, says Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). “Every state is now considered a border state. Every county is now considered a border county, because of the influx of literally millions and millions of illegal aliens who have been invited in and enabled via this Biden administration,”…


1,000 Students at Virginia High School Absent With Flu-Like Symptoms: Officials

Around 1,000 students at a Virginia high school were absent this week with flu-like symptoms, according to officials. Stafford County Public Schools spokeswoman Sandra Osborn told The Washington Post on Oct. 21 that about 1,000 Stafford High School students were absent from class with “flu-like/gastrointestinal symptoms.” Stafford High has about 2,100 students. “Our Health Services team…


If Walls Could Talk: Touring James Madison’s Virginia Family Home at Montpelier

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives,” wrote President James Madison. For six months, the “Father of the Constitution” sequestered himself in his upstairs study in the family’s Virginia home, Montpelier. There, he engaged in an intensive study…


State Official Questions Delay of 100,000 Voter Registrations in Virginia

An elected state official has questioned why Virginia’s Department of Elections hasn’t been more forthcoming about the cause of delays in processing around 100,000 voter registrations ahead of the midterms. Sen. Lionell Spruill, a Virginia Democrat representing District 5 in a key state elections oversight role, publicly wrote to elections commissioner Susan Beals on Thursday demanding…


Virginia Lawmaker Questions Delay of 100,000 Voter Registrations

A Virginia state lawmaker is questioning why the state’s Department of Elections hasn’t been more forthcoming about what’s causing delays in processing about 100,000 voter registrations ahead of the midterm elections. Sen. Lionell Spruill, a Democrat who represents District 5 and holds a key state elections oversight role, sent a letter to Elections Commissioner Susan…