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If Democrats are serious about governing Virginia, they need to temper their chimeric eagerness to build Rome in a day

HAWKINS: Virginia Democrats, do not blow this up

By Joshua Hawkins | January 16, 2026

With the turmoil at the federal level dominating much of the 2025 campaign, voters did not cast their ballot with an appetite for statewide left-wing activism — they cast their ballot hoping for some semblance of normalcy.

Democrats should think twice before moving forward with a reckless political stunt that is almost sure to backfire.

HAWKINS: Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan is indefensible and likely unlawful

By Joshua Hawkins | November 22, 2025

Ultimately, Democrats should be in the business of convincing voters that their policy positions will benefit the lives of everyday Virginians.

Joshua Hawkins

HAWKINS: Virginia Democrats, do not blow this up

HAWKINS: Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan is indefensible and likely unlawful

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