PoliticsCommentary
Yes, Virginia. You Elected Santa Claus.
The late Rush Limbaugh posited in 2012 that it would be very difficult to win an election over Santa Claus. Meaning that someone who is just seen… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge, Virginia
Today, Dec. 9, 2025, marks an important anniversary in the lead-up to our country’s upcoming Semiquincentennial: The Battle of Great Bridge. Though less well known… Read More
SocietyCommentary
CHILLING: Spanberger Taps FBI Agent Who Oversaw Anti-Catholic Memo
Catholics beware: Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger apparently doesn’t consider it disqualifying for someone to endorse an activist group that considers the official teaching of your… Read More
PoliticsNews
Virginia GOP Chairman Announces He Will Step Down
With November’s stinging election results not even a month behind the Virginia GOP, its chairman, state Sen. Mark Peake, announced that he will be stepping… Read More
LawNews
How Virginia Held the First Thanksgiving and Gave Us Freedoms to Be Thankful For
Sorry, Massachusetts, Thanksgiving started here. According to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, “Captain John Woodlief and thirty-seven men sailed from Bristol, England, on… Read More
LawNews
Comey Scores Court Win Against DOJ. What’s Next?
A federal magistrate judge on Monday criticized federal prosecutors when ordering that they turn over grand jury evidence to the defense team representing indicted former… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Virginia’s Bleak Energy Future
The return of the political trifecta Democrats enjoyed during the 2020-21 General Assembly sessions—now bolstered with a 64-36 majority in the House of Delegates—leaves the… Read More
PoliticsNews
GOP Leader Details Why Republicans Lost Virginia
Loudoun County Republican Party Chairman Scott Pio is calling for big changes in the wake of this month’s election results. Pio spoke with The Daily Signal’s Virginia correspondent and… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Many of the names of the Senate Democrats that voted with the Republicans to finally pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government until… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Counting Chickens in Virginia
The attached graphic is the proposed new Virginia congressional districts shared with me by the GOP. It appears daunting to think that Virginia’s Democrat House… Read More
PoliticsNews
How Virginia GOP Can Rebuild After Dramatic Off-Year Election Losses
Virginia Republicans fear GOP candidates’ losses on Tuesday could spell trouble come midterms if the party doesn’t figure out a strategy to appeal to working-class… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
ABOUT-FACE: 6 Key Youngkin Policies Spanberger Will Likely Reverse in Virginia
Next year, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will take Republican Glenn Youngkin’s place in the Virginia governor’s mansion, and she will likely reverse many of his key… Read More
PoliticsNews
Virginia Governor Vows a Smooth Transition of Power
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin welcomed Democrat Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger to the executive mansion in Richmond on Thursday to discuss the transition of power coming in January. “Our administration is fully,… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Hope and Principles After Defeat: Virginia Students Stand for Freedom
In the wake of Democrats sweeping Virginia’s three statewide offices and adding to their majority in the House of Delegates Tuesday, many conservatives I know… Read More
PoliticsNews
NOVA Determines Virginia’s Democrat Sweep
Virginia Democrats swept the statewide elections Tuesday night—thanks to Northern Virginia voters who accounted for 88% of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory margin. Democrat Ghazala Hashmi… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Democrats Could ‘Bottle Up’ Sherrill’s New Jersey Win for National Path to Victory
Democrats had three big winners Tuesday, but New Jersey’s Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill could have the most staying power as a matter of math. Sherrill, first… Read More
News
Election Results Leave GOP Glum, Democrats Giddy
Democrats on Tuesday night swept election races in New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, leaving Republicans saying they weren’t surprised and Democrats gloating… Read More
PoliticsNews
Wins for Dems Keep Coming in Virginia as They Expand Majority in State House
Tuesday was a good night for Virginia Democrats, and it only got better as Wednesday approached. Not only did all three Democrat candidates win their… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What Tuesday’s Election Results Mean for the 2026 Midterms
If you missed last night, a few blue state politicians won some elections in a few blue states and now the big blue sky is… Read More
PoliticsNews
Behind the Scenes of Earle-Sears’ Watch Party
LEESBURG, Virginia—The mood at Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears’ campaign watch party remained largely consistent all night long, even after major news outlets announced her defeat. “We’re incredibly proud of… Read More
PoliticsNews
Democrat Jay Jones Wins Virginia Attorney General Race
Jay Jones is projected to be the next Virginia attorney general, defeating incumbent Republican Jason Miyares, according to several news outlets. “I want to thank every Virginian… Read More
PoliticsNews
BREAKING: Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Race
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, numerous outlets project. “Tonight, we sent a message,” Spanberger said in her… Read More
Politics Analysis
LIVE ELECTION COVERAGE: Tony Kinnett Joined by VDH, Scott Jennings, and More
Tony Kinnett covers the 2025 election results LIVE for The Daily Signal on “The Tony Kinnett Cast.” Tune in at 7 p.m. ET to hear… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Circular Firing Squad for Dems? Spanberger Calls Out Mamdani
This Election Day, Democrats may be pitted against each other in more ways than one as voters head to the polls. Not only are New… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘Negative Partisanship’ Seen as Keeping Democrat Jones Afloat in Virginia AG Race
The Virginia election season began with the Democrat ticket leading, but after scandal hit Democrat attorney general nominee Jay Jones, at least one observer predicts it could be the first split-ticket outcome in the state in 20 years. Democrat… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Finally Defeating Self-Sabotage: Virginia Republicans Embrace Early Voting
You go to war with the army you have, not the one you want. Such is the same with elections: You vote as existing laws… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
SCHILLING: Why Democrats Are Struggling in Virginia and New Jersey
Why are Democrats struggling to close out what should be straightforward victories? Between the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, Democrats are expected to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Counties File Suit Over Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Scheme
One of the most common questions I’m ever asked is, “What is the Virginia GOP going to do about (insert whatever the Virginia Democrats did… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Here Are 5 Elections to Watch on Election Day
Election Day is upon us. Though we are still a year away from the vital 2026 midterm congressional elections, there are still a number of… Read More
PoliticsNews
Have Virginians Forgotten About Jay Jones’ Violent Threats, or Do They Not Care?
Virginia is one day away from its statewide election, and the Democrats have taken back the lead in key races. For the first time since the scandal that… Read More
