Blue Virginia

Screenshot of Jake Cooke tweet responding to Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA06), who falsely claims that "Richmond Democrats want to take away rural Virginians [sic] voices"

In fact, replacing the odious, worse-than-worthless Ben Cline with Tom Perriello or Beth Macy, let's say, would represent a MASSIVE (infinite, basically) UPGRADE in representation for those currently MISrepresented by Cline. bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r... h/t @jake4va.bsky.social

"Flabbergasted at how absolutely useless this place in terms of getting breaking news. Twitter used to be incredibly helpful during the War in Ukraine, Afghanistan and other global events. Now it's AI Slop and non-chronological tweets." - Eric Michael Garcia

Agreed 100% with @ericmgarcia.bsky.social on this - Twitter used to be VERY useful for breaking news, but since Musk bought the site, not so much...in fact, at this point, it's very close to "absolutely useless" (or worse) when it comes to breaking news. bluevirginia.us/2026/03/tues...

New Report: ""Virginia is the nation’s 9th largest solar market and one of the fastest-growing markets in the country with 7.5 GW of capacity" - Blue Virginia Good news and bad news on solar power this morning. First, the good news, courtesy of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new capaci...

New Report: “Virginia is the nation’s 9th largest solar market and one of the fastest-growing markets in the country with 7.5 GW of capacity” (Despite Trump's irrational, unhinged hostility, "solar and energy storage represent 79% of new capacity installed" in 2025) bluevirginia.us/2026/03/new-...

"Gov. Spanberger thinks our chicken isn’t cooked- then what is the Senate supposed to pluck out of our budget? Raises for teachers, health insurance assistance, transit support, a tax rebate, or childcare slots? The Governor + House are worried about tax breaks to big corporations" - Sen. Louise Lucas

One thing's for sure, @SenLouiseLucas is definitely not a chicken! The question is, whose goose is cooked here? LOL bluevirginia.us/2026/03/tues...

Tuesday News: "Vague and contradictory Trump says Iran war ‘won’, but not ‘won enough’" - Blue Virginia by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, March 10. Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief...

Tuesday News: “Vague and contradictory Trump says Iran war ‘won’, but not ‘won enough’”; "Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is No Different from the Last"; "The Pete Hegseth Exception"; "The sale of assault weapons in Virginia may soon be a thing of the past" bluevirginia.us/2026/03/tues...

This is garbage. Our Muslim brothers and sisters contribute tremendously to Loudoun, the Commonwealth, and the country." - Del. JJ Singh (responding to Rep. Andy Ogle's vicious anti-Muslim bigotry)

Let's see if any Virginia Republicans condemn this unAmerican, bigoted garbage from Republican Congressman Andy Ogles. bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond... h/t @SinghforVA

"This is just another attempt by this administration to manufacture evidence of fraud in order to justify “taking over” our elections. They’ve tried the same playbook in Fulton County and Puerto Rico. We have to be ready for their attacks on our elections." - Sen. Mark Warner

"This is just another attempt...to manufacture evidence of fraud in order to justify 'taking over' our elections. They’ve tried the same playbook in Fulton County and Puerto Rico. We have to be ready for their attacks on our elections." - Sen. Mark Warner bluevirginia.us/2026/03/vide...

Andrea Noble tweet: "Who's behind an anti-redistricting flyer invoking Jim Crow? Kate Selzer found out it was a former GOP delegate from Hampton" (AC Cordoza)

From 10/25/25: "Virgil Thornton (D) Campaign Statement on Protective Order Against VA Delegate A.C. Cordoza (R) Following Armed Harassment of Campaign Supporter" https://bluevirginia.us/2025/10/virgil-thornton-d-campaign-statement-on-protective-order-against-va-delegate-a-c-cordoza-r-following-armed-harassment-of-campaign-supporter/#comment-6848295287

AC Cordoza strikes again bluevirginia.us/2025/10/virg...

Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi Denounces Deceptive Mailers Targeting Black Voters RICHMOND, VA — Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi released the following statement regarding reports that a MAGA-linked group opposing the congressional redistricting referendum has sent materials to Black voters that misuse imagery from the Civil Rights Movement and even invoke Jim Crow while falsely suggesting the referendum threatens Black representation: “We’ve seen this old playbook before: distort, deceive, and debase the truth. These deceptive mailers are shameful attempts to discourage Black voters from supporting Virginia’s redistricting referendum. They minimize the profound historical weight and damage of Jim Crow and the systematic, institutionalized efforts to disenfranchise Black Americans and deny them equal participation in our democracy. Invoking that painful history and using it as a cynical prop to mislead and distort is disgraceful and demoralizing. The legacy and memory of Virginians who endured and fought to dismantle these injustices deserve better than desperate and deceptive political ads. “The congressional redistricting referendum before Virginia’s voters is a temporary measure designed to respond to the Trump administration’s manipulative and unprecedented efforts to redraw congressional maps in the middle of the decade for partisan advantage. Virginia has a responsibility to ensure that the Commonwealth is represented accurately despite these efforts. Supporting this referendum is about preserving electoral fairness, protecting the integrity of our democratic institutions, and ensuring that all Virginians can participate in elections conducted on a level playing field. For these reasons, I strongly support voting ‘yes’ on the redistricting referendum and I urge voters to ensure their voices are heard.” ###

"We’ve seen this old playbook before: distort, deceive, and debase the truth. These deceptive mailers are shameful attempts to discourage Black voters from supporting Virginia’s redistricting referendum..." - @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

"Delegate Guzman Responds to Calls to Run in Newly Proposed VA-07 I’m honored by how many people have encouraged me to run. Voters want a real progressive with a proven record who will stand up to Donald Trump, fight for working families, and be accountable to the people of Virginia - not special interests or big corporations. If I decide to enter the race, I’ll work tirelessly to earn every vote and take that fight for a bold, progressive agenda straight to Congress." - Del. Elizabeth Guzman

"Delegate @guzman4virginia.bsky.social Responds to Calls to Run in Newly Proposed VA-07...If I decide to enter the race, I’ll work tirelessly to earn every vote and take that fight for a bold, progressive agenda straight to Congress." bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...

Speaker Don Scott Condemns Offensive Mailers Exploiting Jim Crow Imagery to Mislead Black Voters RICHMOND, VA — Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, Don Scott, today issued the following statement condemning the use of Jim Crow era imagery in an anonymous mailer campaign targeting Black voters in opposition to Virginia's April 21 redistricting referendum: "The civil rights movement is not a prop. The blood, sacrifice, and courage of those who marched, who were beaten, who died for the right to vote – that legacy belongs to all of us, and it will not be hijacked by shadowy GOP political operatives to deceive the very communities it was meant to protect. "Make no mistake about what this referendum is. It is a direct response to what Donald Trump and Republicans have already done in states like Texas — redrawing congressional maps to give themselves more seats and avoid accountability from voters. "KKK hoods and Jim Crow images won't intimidate us – because we know exactly what's really going on. They want to silence the voices of Virginians so Donald Trump can consolidate power. We are leveling the playing field and we are fighting back. “Early voting is underway now. Election Day is April 21. Make your voice heard and vote YES.”

"KKK hoods & Jim Crow images won't intimidate us...we know exactly what's really going on. They want to silence the voices of Virginians so Donald Trump can consolidate power. We are leveling the playing field & we are fighting back." - @SpeakerDonScott bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

"Turns out the false mailers and texts likening the temporary redistricting amendment to Jim Crow are coming from two PACs. New amended filings now say both are led by former Del. A.C. Cordoza, a Black Republican who lost his seat in November." - Josh Israel

"Turns out the false mailers and texts likening the temporary redistricting amendment to Jim Crow are coming from two PACs. New amended filings now say both are led by former Del. A.C. Cordoza, a Black Republican who lost his seat in November." - @jeisrael.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

Turns out the false mailers and texts likening the temporary redistricting amendment to Jim Crow are coming from two PACs. New amended filings now say both are led by former Del. A.C. Cordoza, a Black Republican who lost his seat in November.

"Pardoned January 6th rioter Bryan Betancur was arraigned in court today on an assault and battery charge in Arlington. He was released on bond and then arrested in the court’s parking lot on an “outstanding warrant” and unrelated charge, according to Metro Transit police." - Tisha Lewis Fox 5 DC

"Pardoned [by Trump, of course] January 6th rioter" is about all you need to know here... bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond... h/t @tishalewis.bsky.social

Republicans Against Trump: "🚨TRUMP: “I THINK THE (IRAN) WAR IS VERY COMPLETE, PRETTY MUCH"—CBS NEWS TACO"

Trump sees oil prices spiking, stocks plummeting (both totally predictable), &...yep, freaks the f*** out. Like, he didn't think this through AT ALL before launching a bloody, expensive, dangerous, destabilizing war? How the hell is this clown president??? bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...

Screenshot of Sen. Scott Surovell speaking on SB749 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tA_6EHYRqg

Screenshot of 21-19 party-line vote passing SB749 ("Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibit..."

Video: "VA Senate Majority Leader Surovell Stands Up For Ban on Assault Weapons (SB749)"; bill then passes the State Senate 21-19 after passing the House of Delegates 59-35...heads to @GovernorVA for her signature. bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...

Sen. Mark Warner: "Americans are paying the price for this war." bluevirginia.us/2026/03/vide...

"Will John McGuire Condemn Racist Mailers Targeting Black Virginia Voters? The NAACP Virginia State Conference today condemned deceptive mailers that are targeting Black Virginians by comparing the upcoming April 21st referendum as being “just like Jim Crow.” But Congressman John McGuire hasn’t said a word. Yes or no: Will McGuire strongly condemn these racist mailers that falsely compare a referendum to Jim Crow era racial segregation and disenfranchisement? Virginians deserve an answer." - DCCC

"Will John McGuire Condemn Racist Mailers Targeting Black Virginia Voters?...Virginians deserve an answer" - @dccc bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

"Will Jen Kiggans Condemn Racist Mailers Targeting Black Virginia Voters? The NAACP Virginia State Conference today condemned deceptive mailers that are targeting Black Virginians by comparing the upcoming April 21st referendum as being "just like Jim Crow." But Congresswoman Jen Kiggans – who represents a district with a nearly 25% Black voting age population – hasn't said a word. Yes or no: Will Kiggans strongly condemn these racist mailers that falsely compare a referendum to Jim Crow era racial segregation and disenfranchisement? Virginians deserve an answer." - DCCC

"Will Jen Kiggans Condemn Racist Mailers Targeting Black Virginia Voters?"; "Kiggans – who represents a district with a nearly 25% Black voting age population – hasn't said a word." - @dccc bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns imagery used by Republican-linked PAC RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus condemns the racist and painful imagery used in mailed materials distributed by the MAGA-linked ‘Democracy and Justice PAC’ ahead of the April 21st redistricting referendum. The NO effort’s use of historical images from the civil rights movement alongside images of the terrorist Klan organization is absolutely appalling. Further, the language asserts that the ballot measure is targeting Black Virginians which simply isn’t true. The VLBC has endorsed the Vote YES campaign and rejects this messaging aimed to misinform and divide voters. ###

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Imagery Used by Republican-Linked PAC: "The NO effort’s use of historical images from the civil rights movement alongside images of the terrorist Klan organization is absolutely appalling." bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

VA Redistricting Amendment "YES" Campaign, VA NAACP, AG Jay Jones, etc. Denounce "MAGA-Linked" Group's "Offensive" Mailers" Using "Racist Imagery" & "Invoking Jim Crow" - Blue Virginia See below for reactions to this disgusting mailer by the “NO” campaign on the redistricting referendum. A few of the adjectives and phrases used to describe the mailer include: “Offensive Mailers Misu...

VA Redistricting Amendment “YES” Campaign, VA NAACP, AG Jay Jones, etc. Denounce “MAGA-Linked” Group’s “Offensive” Mailers” Using “Racist Imagery” & “Invoking Jim Crow” (Republicans' goal is to "[deter] Black voters from supporting this referendum") bluevirginia.us/2026/03/va-r...

Statement from Attorney General Jay Jones on Misleading Mailers Targeting Black Voters Richmond, VA – Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement regarding deceptive mailers being sent to Black voters about Virginia’s redistricting referendum. “As Virginia’s first Black Attorney General, I take very seriously the history that is being invoked in these mailers. Reports indicate that a group opposing the redistricting referendum has sent materials to Black voters that misuse imagery from the Civil Rights Movement and even invoke Jim Crow while falsely suggesting the measure threatens Black representation. My parents and grandparents lived through the reality of Jim Crow in Virginia. They experienced firsthand what it meant when the law and the political system were used to silence Black voices. That history is not a political prop, and it should never be exploited in a misleading attempt to confuse voters. Virginians deserve honest information about the choices before them. Invoking the pain and sacrifice of the civil rights movement while spreading misleading claims about this referendum disrespects the very people who fought to secure the right to vote and have their voices heard.” ###

“...a group opposing the redistricting referendum has sent materials to Black voters that misuse imagery from the Civil Rights Movement and even invoke Jim Crow while falsely suggesting the measure threatens Black representation." - Virginia AG @jonesjay.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/03/oppo...

From the Manassas and Manassas Park City Dems: "🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT: MISLEADING MAILER ABOUT REDISTRICTING Some absentee voters have received a mailer about the redistricting ballot question that is causing confusion in the community. The mailer encourages voters to vote NO and uses Civil Rights-era imagery in a way that may mislead voters about what is actually at stake. This matters because the redistricting measure affects how district lines are drawn and how communities are represented. Voters deserve clear, accurate information before casting their ballots. Democratic leaders, Black leaders and local community groups, caucuses, and civic organizations are encouraging voters to review the ballot carefully, understand the issue, and vote YES on the redistricting measure. If you received an absentee ballot: Vote YES on the redistricting measure and return your ballot as soon as possible. Please share this information with your members, neighbors, and community networks so voters have clear facts and are not misled. Disclaimer: This voter information alert is being shared for educational and community awareness purposes by local caucuses and civic organizations committed to ensuring voters receive clear and accurate information. VOTE YES in April 21st!!!"

Good stuff from the Manassas and Manassas Park City Dems: "The mailer encourages voters to vote NO and uses Civil Rights-era imagery in a way that may mislead voters about what is actually at stake." bluevirginia.us/2026/03/oppo...

Screenshot of Facebook post by the Shenandoah and Madison County Dems about Tim Anderson pulling back the curtain on what Rs are up to

"I don't blame them one bit....Because Republicans" engaged in "engineered disenfranchisement" of Democrats in red states - MAGA Republican former VA Del. Tim Anderson bluevirginia.us/2026/03/oppo...

"We denounce the manipulative mailers sent by a MAGA-aligned political action committee aimed at deterring Black voters from supporting this referendum, which falsely compare this important measure to Jim Crow—a brutal system..." - @NAACPVirginia bluevirginia.us/2026/03/oppo...

https://www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/09/new-katie-cristol-stepping-down-as-tysons-community-alliance-ceo/ FFXNow: "Tysons Community Alliance (TCA) CEO Katie Cristol will resign this Friday (March 13) after leading the booster organization for less than three years. Cristol announced her decision to leave last Friday (March 6) in a message to the TCA’s board of directors, just days before the alliance hosts local elected officials, developers and business leaders at its inaugural Vision Tysons summit at Capital One Hall on Thursday (March 12)."

Interesting...another potential VA07 Democratic candidate? LOL bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...

There could be multiple females in this race: Elizabeth Guzman, Dorothy McAuliffe, Adele McClure, Eileen Filler-Corn, maybe others. Plus multiple men as well. Could be a VERY large field!

Screenshot of Jamelle Bouie's video, "The self-immolation of Donald Trump" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozvWGx_Re9A&t=2s

Another day, another excellent video by @jamellebouie.net - this time, "The self-immolation of Donald Trump" bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...

*Note: this would be the NEW VA07 assuming the redistricting amendment passes.

Screenshot #1 of "Free & Fair Democracy" poll of VA07 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/27776327-va-07-change-research-for-free-and-fair-democracy-pac-feb-2026/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Screenshot #2 of "Free & Fair Democracy" poll of VA07 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/27776327-va-07-change-research-for-free-and-fair-democracy-pac-feb-2026/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Not sure what to make of this poll, as several big names (e.g., Dorothy McAuliffe, Eileen Filler-Corn) aren't included. Not great for Dan Helmer, though...but quite good for Elizabeth Guzman. bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...