Shenandoah County Republican Committee
The Shenandoah County Republican Committee congratulates Winsome Earle-Sears on becoming the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia.
"Winsome Sears, the logical choice for Governor."
This November many of us will cast our vote for Virginia’s Chief Executive in addition to other state and local offices. As an “off” election cycle voter turnout has historically been low which is unfortunate because in many ways these public servants have more impact on your day-to-day lives than those who typically serve in our nation’s capital.
Winsome for governor
Out of all of those who are seeking your vote one stands out as the perennial American success story – Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears. Ms. Sears was originally a native of Kingston, Jamaica immigrated to the United States at the age of six. To show her gratitude to her new nation she then proudly served her county in the United States Marine Corps – Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”– and remains to this day imbued with the strong ethos of the Corps.
A former program manager for the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and VISTA volunteer, Winsome is a trained electrician and successful businesswoman. However, she is most proud of her community work leading a men’s prison ministry and as director of a women’s homeless shelter. In short, she has paid her dues by working steadily up the ladder and serving those in the community.
Ms. Sears was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office. As Lieutenant Governor, she presides over the Senate where during the initial session some prankster hid her gravel and without missing a beat, she used her shoe and promptly called our lawmakers into session demonstrating not only her moxie but her no nonsense approach to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lieutenant Governor Sears has been a key player in the renaissance of Virginia under Republican Governor Glenn Younkin. We have seen our state income taxes lowered, a dramatic increase in corporations and businesses that have flocked back to the Old Dominion, and our children’s primary and secondary school education Ms. Sears was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office. As Lieutenant Governor, she presides over the Senate where during the initial session some prankster hid her gravel and without missing a beat, she used her shoe and promptly called our lawmakers into session demonstrating not only her moxie but her no nonsense approach to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lieutenant Governor Sears has been a key player in the renaissance of Virginia under Republican Governor Glenn Younkin. We have seen our state income taxes lowered, a dramatic increase in corporations and businesses that have flocked back to the Old Dominion, and our children’s primary and secondary school education markedly improve. In short, a government that is accountable to the people, for the people, and by the people. The election of Ms. Sears as our state’s Chief Executive will ensure that we continue to move forward and set the standard for the nation.
Sears would be the first Black female governor in the United States, and she recognizes the importance of potentially making history but says the job is about much more than that.
“Of course, becoming the first woman elected as governor of Virginia would be a profound honor and a significant milestone in our Commonwealth’s history, but leadership is about actions and results, not just making history,”
“The people want to know ‘Do you see me? Do you know me? Do you understand what I’m going through?’ Because in America we elect our leaders from among us, not from above us,” Sears continued. “My commitment is to ensure that every Virginian has the opportunity to thrive, and I hope my journey inspires others to pursue their aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they may face.”
The choice this November is easy – Winsome Sears is indeed not only the logical but the RIGHT choice to be your next governor!
Winsome for governor
Out of all of those who are seeking your vote one stands out as the perennial American success story – Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears. Ms. Sears was originally a native of Kingston, Jamaica immigrated to the United States at the age of six. To show her gratitude to her new nation she then proudly served her county in the United States Marine Corps – Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”– and remains to this day imbued with the strong ethos of the Corps.
A former program manager for the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and VISTA volunteer, Winsome is a trained electrician and successful businesswoman. However, she is most proud of her community work leading a men’s prison ministry and as director of a women’s homeless shelter. In short, she has paid her dues by working steadily up the ladder and serving those in the community.
Ms. Sears was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office. As Lieutenant Governor, she presides over the Senate where during the initial session some prankster hid her gravel and without missing a beat, she used her shoe and promptly called our lawmakers into session demonstrating not only her moxie but her no nonsense approach to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lieutenant Governor Sears has been a key player in the renaissance of Virginia under Republican Governor Glenn Younkin. We have seen our state income taxes lowered, a dramatic increase in corporations and businesses that have flocked back to the Old Dominion, and our children’s primary and secondary school education Ms. Sears was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office. As Lieutenant Governor, she presides over the Senate where during the initial session some prankster hid her gravel and without missing a beat, she used her shoe and promptly called our lawmakers into session demonstrating not only her moxie but her no nonsense approach to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Lieutenant Governor Sears has been a key player in the renaissance of Virginia under Republican Governor Glenn Younkin. We have seen our state income taxes lowered, a dramatic increase in corporations and businesses that have flocked back to the Old Dominion, and our children’s primary and secondary school education markedly improve. In short, a government that is accountable to the people, for the people, and by the people. The election of Ms. Sears as our state’s Chief Executive will ensure that we continue to move forward and set the standard for the nation.
Sears would be the first Black female governor in the United States, and she recognizes the importance of potentially making history but says the job is about much more than that.
“Of course, becoming the first woman elected as governor of Virginia would be a profound honor and a significant milestone in our Commonwealth’s history, but leadership is about actions and results, not just making history,”
“The people want to know ‘Do you see me? Do you know me? Do you understand what I’m going through?’ Because in America we elect our leaders from among us, not from above us,” Sears continued. “My commitment is to ensure that every Virginian has the opportunity to thrive, and I hope my journey inspires others to pursue their aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they may face.”
The choice this November is easy – Winsome Sears is indeed not only the logical but the RIGHT choice to be your next governor!
See: Poplar, J. (2025, April 7). "Winsome Sears, the logical choice for Governor." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/winsome-sears-the-logical-choice-for-governor/
05/01/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter, "Dear Friends and Republicans."
From the Republican Party of Virginia:
Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears is the Nominee for Governor of Virginia
Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears is the Nominee for Governor of Virginia
The Republican Party of Virginia congratulates Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears on becoming the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia. As the sole candidate to qualify for the Republican primary ballot on June 17th, Sears will be the Republican Party’s nominee for Governor on the November 4th ballot.
Over the past four years, Lt. Gov. Sears has been a fierce advocate for Virginians’ individual liberties and worked hard to put money back into the pockets of Virginia families. She has fought tirelessly for those affected by the fentanyl crisis and has championed education initiatives to help our students and their families. Her steadfast fight for parents' rights has led to major reforms in our Commonwealth.
She has also been an unwavering partner of Governor Glenn Youngkin in countless initiatives that have made Virginia a safer and more prosperous place to live, work, and raise a family. Republicans across Virginia are excited to start campaigning this weekend for Lt. Gov. Sears, and the Republican Party of Virginia urges all grassroots activists to hit the campaign trail today to help elect her as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
Winsome Sears will be a governor for all Virginians, and the Republican Party of Virginia congratulates her on becoming our nominee.
You can find out more information about Winsome's campaign here: https://winsomeforgovernor.com Sign up to volunteer here: https://winsomeforgovernor.com/volunteer/
If would like, you can donate here to support her campaign here: https://secure.winred.com/winsome-for-governor/website
Over the past four years, Lt. Gov. Sears has been a fierce advocate for Virginians’ individual liberties and worked hard to put money back into the pockets of Virginia families. She has fought tirelessly for those affected by the fentanyl crisis and has championed education initiatives to help our students and their families. Her steadfast fight for parents' rights has led to major reforms in our Commonwealth.
She has also been an unwavering partner of Governor Glenn Youngkin in countless initiatives that have made Virginia a safer and more prosperous place to live, work, and raise a family. Republicans across Virginia are excited to start campaigning this weekend for Lt. Gov. Sears, and the Republican Party of Virginia urges all grassroots activists to hit the campaign trail today to help elect her as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
Winsome Sears will be a governor for all Virginians, and the Republican Party of Virginia congratulates her on becoming our nominee.
You can find out more information about Winsome's campaign here: https://winsomeforgovernor.com Sign up to volunteer here: https://winsomeforgovernor.com/volunteer/
If would like, you can donate here to support her campaign here: https://secure.winred.com/winsome-for-governor/website
04/30/2025:
On Tuesday night, Winsome Earle-Sears released the following statement:
"President Lincoln said, ‘A house divided against itself cannot stand.’ Those biblical words from Matthew 12:25 embody the positive mission of our campaign — to unite and inspire Virginians of all backgrounds.
This week, focus on the lieutenant governor nominee distracted from that mission and cannot continue. John Reid is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. It is his race, and his decision alone to move forward. We all have our own race to run.
I am going to continue to make the case to the people of Virginia that Abigail Spanberger will tear down all the successes we’ve made in Virginia. We cannot let that happen. Our campaign is focused on results, unity, and winning in November."
Tariffs: Charles Payne, Stephen Miller, and Tucker Carlson with Treasury Sec'y Scott Bessent
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Click the image above to view photos from the SCRC Lincoln-Reagan Dinner March 21, 2025
Government Shut-down Crisis Averted
Trump Backed Continuing Resolution (CR) has Passed the House and Senate
Game, C. (2025, March 14). "Virginia lawmakers react to passage of Trump-backed CR, following worries of a government shutdown." 10 News. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/03/14/virginia-lawmakers-react-to-trump-backed-cr-following-worries-of-a-government-shutdown/
Jacques, I. (2025, March 6). ""Trump is winning over America while Democrats won't even stand for cancer survivor | Opinion: Democrats who can't find any room to work with the president – or even acknowledge a sweet little boy who's fought cancer – will see their approval numbers and their relevance continue to slide." USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/03/06/trump-speech-dj-daniel-cancer-survivor-democrats/81592455007/
03/03/2025: DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE VOTE AGAINST KEEPING BIOLOGICAL MALES
OUT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS!!!
Despite the bill having PASSED in the HOUSE, and public opinion overwhelmingly in support of the measure,
DEMOCRATS in the Senate (including Mark Warner and TIm Kaine) voted "NO" and
BLOCKED a bill that would have PREVENTED BIOLOGICAL MALES from competing in WOMEN'S SPORTS
from reaching the floor of the SENATE.
DEMOCRATS in the Senate (including Mark Warner and TIm Kaine) voted "NO" and
BLOCKED a bill that would have PREVENTED BIOLOGICAL MALES from competing in WOMEN'S SPORTS
from reaching the floor of the SENATE.
"After watching the President’s speech to Congress and seeing the results of the legislation regarding biological boys participating in biological girls sports, with both our US Senators voting against this legislation, I wonder if we should take a moment to highlight that story.
"As a parent of a girl, who played high school basketball and volleyball, I find it extremely disturbing that our US Senators voted against this bill. Not only does permitting this activity make the playing field uneven and unfair, but it increases the risk of injury for young girls, and it damages the self confidence of these young girls.
"Title IX was supposed to bring girl athletes in line with boy athletes.
"Those a few of my thoughts on this topic. And I believe more should be said about people who seem to me to be trying to put obstacles in the path of young girls’ development and success.
"Thanks.
-- Tim Carter,
Shenandoah County Sheriff
"As a parent of a girl, who played high school basketball and volleyball, I find it extremely disturbing that our US Senators voted against this bill. Not only does permitting this activity make the playing field uneven and unfair, but it increases the risk of injury for young girls, and it damages the self confidence of these young girls.
"Title IX was supposed to bring girl athletes in line with boy athletes.
"Those a few of my thoughts on this topic. And I believe more should be said about people who seem to me to be trying to put obstacles in the path of young girls’ development and success.
"Thanks.
-- Tim Carter,
Shenandoah County Sheriff
Hung Cao has been appointed to the position of United States Under Secretary of the Navy by President Donald J. Trump! The Shenandoah County Republican Committee (SCRC) congratulates
Hung Cao on his well-deserved success!
Hung Cao on his well-deserved success!
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Mascaro, L., Freking, K., Brown, M. (2025 February 26). House GOP pushes 'big' budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump's agenda. WBAL. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/trump-gop-budget-passes-house/63925260
Source: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/trump-gop-budget-passes-house/63925260
Senate confirms Kash Patel as President Trump's FBI Director Live-streamed February 20, 2025
Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks at the Munich Security Conference
Live-streamed February 14, 2025
Live-streamed February 14, 2025
QUESTIONS ABOUT DOGE?
See Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline's February 6, 2025 X post and letter regarding Elon Musk's role in the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Click here to download Ben Cline's letter to a PDF formatted file.
See Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline's February 6, 2025 X post and letter regarding Elon Musk's role in the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Click here to download Ben Cline's letter to a PDF formatted file.
See: Poplar, J. (2025, February 14). "Elon and DOGE, merely connecting the Dots." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/elon-and-doge-merely-connecting-the-dots/
"Because it is foundational to maintaining all other rights held by Americans,
the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed."
Quote from the Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights
just signed by President Trump -- reminding us of HOW IMPORTANT it is to
VOTE REPUBLICAN in ALL FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
Comment from the NRA: https://www.nraila.org/articles/20250207/nra-statement-on-president-trump-s-executive-order-protecting-second-amendment-rights
the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed."
Quote from the Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights
just signed by President Trump -- reminding us of HOW IMPORTANT it is to
VOTE REPUBLICAN in ALL FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
Comment from the NRA: https://www.nraila.org/articles/20250207/nra-statement-on-president-trump-s-executive-order-protecting-second-amendment-rights
Preserve Your Constitutionally-protected 2A Rights in the State of Virginia
Vote REPUBLICAN in ALL VIRGINIA ELECTIONS
"the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
Vote REPUBLICAN in ALL VIRGINIA ELECTIONS
"the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
See: January 2025: "Pending Anti-2A Legislation in the Virginia General Assembly Compiled by the Shenandoah County Republican Committee (SCRC)."
Anti 2A Legislation Highlights
Vetoed and Failed Anti-2A Legislation from the 2025 General Assembly Session
See: March 25, 2025 News Release
Vetoed and Failed Anti-2A Legislation from the 2025 General Assembly Session
See: March 25, 2025 News Release
Preserve the Right to Life and Protect the Rights of Parents! Vote REPUBLICAN in ALL FEDERAL, STATE and LOCAL ELECTIONS !!! The Democrats have Gone Too FAR by Proposing SJ247 and by REJECTING Senator Durant's Common Sense Parental Notification Floor Amendment.
Official Inauguration Portraits of President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance
Day One Presidential Actions (Executive Orders).
Visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/
02/05/2025: President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order that BANS MEN from competing in WOMEN'S SPORTS! (Governor Glenn Youngkin was present and acknowledged at the signing). This is a GREAT DAY for Female Athletes and a Great Day for Women's Sports! See: https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/president-trump-signs-no-men-in-womens-sports-executive-order/655389
"The American Spirit is Alive and Well!"
Illustration by The Epoch Times, The Epoch Times, Getty Images (Public Domain) 1/5/2025
January 3, 2025: Virginia Republicans celebrate Ben Cline's having been "sworn-in" on a freezing cold, icy, snowy day in Washington, DC. Congratulations, Ben Cline, on having been elected to the 119th Congress of the United States. Thank you to Ben Cline, Tyler Adams, and each member of Ben Cline's staff, who did an outstanding job in hosting us and for managing the schedule of the day. Thank you to the driver of the bus, for ensuring that our transportation into DC and back was safe and uneventful.
US Congressman Ben Cline stands with supporters from the 6th District who braved the cold, ice, and snow to attend his not-to-be-missed swearing-in ceremony and celebration on January 3, 2025. A fantastic time was had by all. Image source: Ben Cline on X.
Scenes from Ben Cline's Swearing-In Ceremony on January 3, 2025.
"2025 Show Down": Fox News Interview with 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate, Winsome Sears
December 21, 2024
Steinhauser, P. (2024, December 21). "2025 showdown: This Republican woman may become nation's first Black female governor: Asked if she'd like Trump to join her on the Virginia gubernatorial campaign trail, Sears said 'we could use all the help that we can get'" Fox News Interview. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2025-showdown-republican-woman-may-become-nations-first-black-female-governor
- "The American People voted for Major Government Reform" -- Elon Musk on X. November 9th, 2024.
Reminder: Visit our SCRC Events Calendar page! Take a look! Here you will find SCRC events and other scheduled activities in the county.
Visit the SCRC Events Calendar page on the SCRC website for details.
Check the SCRC Events Calendar page for updates. Visit: https://shenandoahrepublican.com/events-calendar.html
Visit the SCRC Events Calendar page on the SCRC website for details.
Check the SCRC Events Calendar page for updates. Visit: https://shenandoahrepublican.com/events-calendar.html
Plan to attend the SCRC Lincoln Day Dinner, March 21, 2025, from 5 - 9 pm. American Celebration on Parade – 397 Caverns Road, Quicksburg. Tickets are available from an SCRC Executive Committee Member. Contact Mellanie Shipe 540.325.9796 – melshipe@hotmail.com for sponsorship.
Image source: Daily News-Record
Massoud, J. (2025, March 17). "Open Forum: Rep. Ben Cline has held plenty of town halls." Daily News-Record. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/open-forum-rep-ben-cline-has-held-plenty-of-town-halls/article_fb280367-a750-5af8-8c05-e0f6be3fba98.html
"For the past month or more, I have been reading posts on Facebook and local newspapers about Rep. Ben Cline and his need to do town hall meetings. I have some terrible news for the people screaming for town hall meetings. He’s been doing them since first being elected to Congress in 2018..."
Click here to read the entire article.
Click here to read the entire article.
Image Source: The Bull Elephant
McDonough, F. (April 19, 2025). "Right From the Start: The Enemy of My Enemy: To understand the modern Democratic Party, you don’t need a political science degree. You need a chalkboard and a piece of string connecting one simple phrase: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” That’s the entire Democrat agenda." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/right-from-the-start-the-enemy-of-my-enemy/
3/8/2025: News Release: Governor Glenn Youngkin Statement on University of Virginia Board of Visitors’ Decision to Dissolve DEI Office and End Illegal Discriminatory Practices. https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2025/march/name-1042455-en.html
Virginia Leads the Way
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 180 pieces of legislation, including a package of bipartisan priorities that are part of his ongoing efforts to make sure the Commonwealth competes to win for jobs, businesses, and growth. The package includes legislation carried by Senator L. Louise Lucas and Delegate Luke Torian to support the $2.17 billion semiconductor investment by Micron Technology, Inc., a priority shared by President Donald J. Trump to re-shore manufacturing from Asia. Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joined the Governor to press forward on this successful path as Virginia roars past major milestones for job growth, new startups, and private capital investment.
“Virginia is competing to win and we aren’t going to stop until the final buzzer sounds,” said Governor Youngkin. “I acted today on a package of bipartisan bills that will further bolster the Commonwealth’s status as America’s Top State for Business. With over 276,000 new jobs, unemployment below the national average, 15,000 new high-wage, high-growth startups, and over $100 billion in capital investment, no one can deny that Virginia is roaring.”
Click here to read the rest of the press release.
“Virginia is competing to win and we aren’t going to stop until the final buzzer sounds,” said Governor Youngkin. “I acted today on a package of bipartisan bills that will further bolster the Commonwealth’s status as America’s Top State for Business. With over 276,000 new jobs, unemployment below the national average, 15,000 new high-wage, high-growth startups, and over $100 billion in capital investment, no one can deny that Virginia is roaring.”
Click here to read the rest of the press release.
2/24/2025. News Release: Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils "Virginia Has Jobs" Initiative: An Open Door to New Opportunities. https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2025/february/name-1041600-en.html
"Virginia Has Jobs"
TYSONS CORNER, VA — Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs”, a bold effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by connecting Virginia’s tremendous job opportunities with a robust and talented workforce. As part of his commitment to job growth and economic vitality, Governor Youngkin reaffirmed that Virginia is open for business and competing to win even more business investment to drive further job growth. In addition, the Governor announced details of the Federal Worker Support Resource Package to support Virginians affected by federal workforce changes.
“From Day One, I declared that Virginia was open for business, and we’ve worked tirelessly to deliver on that promise,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Today, Virginia stands as the top state for business, with tremendous job opportunities across the Commonwealth. “Virginia Has Jobs” is an opportunity for every Virginian — and every business — to capitalize on the thriving economy, with more than 250,000 open jobs waiting to be filled.”
“From Day One, I declared that Virginia was open for business, and we’ve worked tirelessly to deliver on that promise,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Today, Virginia stands as the top state for business, with tremendous job opportunities across the Commonwealth. “Virginia Has Jobs” is an opportunity for every Virginian — and every business — to capitalize on the thriving economy, with more than 250,000 open jobs waiting to be filled.”
January 4, 2025: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): Governor Glenn Youngkin Proposes Car Tax Relief for
Hardworking Virginians
Hardworking Virginians
Ben Cline "In the News." Visit Congressman Ben Cline's newly updated website to learn more: https://cline.house.gov/ Subscribe to Ben Cline's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@congressmanbencline8000/featured
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"Since this Administration took office, 378 individuals on the terrorist watchlist have been caught attempting to enter our country illegally. Just as concerning, there have been over 2 million known gotaways who have successfully evaded Border Patrol that we know nothing about. We must take decisive action to protect our communities, especially women and children. House Republicans are committed to fighting for strong immigration laws that uphold our values: protecting Americans and deporting criminals." -- Congressman Ben Cline
Read the entire op-ed: Cline, B. (2025, April 29). "Op-Ed: Rep. Ben Cline: Trump's first 100 days are a new era of American renewal." Washington Reporter. https://washingtonreporter.news/p/op-ed-rep-ben-cline-trumps-first
Follow Ben Cline on X.com: https://x.com/RepBenCline
Required Reading: "A Republic if You Can Keep It"
... by James R. Poplar III
Philadelphia, 1787 a woman approached Benjamin Franklin and asked him, “well, Doctor, what do we have, a Republic or a Monarchy?” Franklin replied sagely, “a Republic if you can keep it.”
Fast forward to the height of the Cold War, political theorist and former FBI employee Cleon Skousen authored “The Naked Communist” which outlined a concerted effort to overcome and control all of the world's governments through the implementation of social progressivism. Although I generally do not subscribe to conspiracy theories, let’s take a look at what the author predicted sixty- five years ago, I think you will be amazed. Read on...
So, exactly what does it mean to be a Republican? What are the Republican party’s core values and beliefs? What do Republicans vote “for” (and not simply “against”) when they cast a ballot, and why should you consider voting Republican in the next election?
Here are six great reasons to vote Republican as outlined in the following article: Why Vote Republican? Six Great Reasons Why You Should Vote Republican in the Next Election! … by Ros Poplar of the Shenandoah County Republican Committee (SCRC) Visit shenandoahrepublican.com/why-vote-republican.html
Here are six great reasons to vote Republican as outlined in the following article: Why Vote Republican? Six Great Reasons Why You Should Vote Republican in the Next Election! … by Ros Poplar of the Shenandoah County Republican Committee (SCRC) Visit shenandoahrepublican.com/why-vote-republican.html
Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers the State of the Commonwealth
January 11, 2022
Read: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2023/january/name-979187-en.html
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovpy3hyjO6Y&t=888s
January 11, 2022
Read: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2023/january/name-979187-en.html
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovpy3hyjO6Y&t=888s
- 05/01/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J.R. III. (2025, April 25). "Commentary: Service above self: ... good for the giver and vital to the receiver in need." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-service-above-self/article_9cca1d23-8c94-533a-8205-ee089f812e33.html
- McDonough, F. (April 19, 2025). "Right From the Start: The Enemy of My Enemy: To understand the modern Democratic Party, you don’t need a political science degree. You need a chalkboard and a piece of string connecting one simple phrase: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” That’s the entire Democrat agenda." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/right-from-the-start-the-enemy-of-my-enemy/
- 04/16/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J.R. III. (2025 April 10). "Commentary: Lamenting the death of civility and common sense." The Northern Virginia Daily. https:/www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-lamenting-the-death-of-civility-and-common-sense/article_0a8142ab-32ae-51f3-a14c-dc9d759646f0.html
- 04/10/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, April 8). "Commentary: Wings of sacrifice." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-wings-of-sacrifice/article_4d6ebc1c-7dc4-5117-9b03-425b5c63f33b.html
- 04/04/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 03/25/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Massoud, J. (2025, March 25). "'Time for the Ukraine War to End" The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/time-for-the-ukraine-war-to-end/
- Poplar, J. R. III. (2025, March 21). "Commentary: The Good Samaritan and “the Valley." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-good-samaritan-and-the-valley/article_e34a44d3-0bc6-5f4f-8fbf-444a66ab1950.html
- Massoud, J. (2025, March 17). "Open Forum: Rep. Ben Cline has held plenty of town halls." Daily News-Record. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/open-forum-rep-ben-cline-has-held-plenty-of-town-halls/article_fb280367-a750-5af8-8c05-e0f6be3fba98.html
- 03/14/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J.R. III. (2025, March 13). "VIEWPOINT: James Poplar: Elon Musk and DOGE are merely connecting the dots." Daily News-Record. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/james-poplar-elon-musk-and-doge-are-merely-connecting-the-dots/article_e4dd5f43-be52-51cd-a10f-dd7d9f3e9a8e.html
- Poplar, J.R. III. (2025, March 7). "Commentary: Elon Musk and DOGE, merely connecting the dots." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-elon-musk-and-doge-merely-connecting-the-dots/article_dcfb0c43-96e1-5c5c-9ab1-5cdb1c387c62.html
- Poplar, J. (2023, March 6). "Lamenting the death of common sense." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/lamenting-the-death-of-common-sense/
- 03/05/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 03/04/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, March 4). "Commentary: Just not an object." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-just-not-an-object/article_a2baa002-c72e-560a-b6b6-ae273959a753.html
- Poplar, J. (2023, March 1). The “Best and the Brightest.” The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/the-best-and-the-brightest/
- 02/25/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J.R. (2025, February 21). "Commentary: A matter of accountability or a lack thereof." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-matter-of-accountability-or-a-lack-thereof/article_665e47bd-4852-525c-bba8-2176f65361e5.html
- 02/18/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, February 14). "Elon and DOGE, merely connecting the Dots." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/elon-and-doge-merely-connecting-the-dots/
- 02/12/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J.R. (2025, February 12). "VIEWPOINT James Poplar: A true leader takes responsibility for their actions." Daily News-Record. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/james-poplar-a-true-leader-takes-responsibility-for-their-actions/article_88fade30-78f0-5e0f-86fc-63988678f32c.html
- Massoud, J. (2025, February 5). "NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Missed the Memo On DEI." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-missed-the-memo-on-dei/
- Poplar, J. (2025, February 7). "Commentary: The real threat to democracy." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-real-threat-to-democracy/article_1c16b11a-263c-516d-9c9c-7628c61bc11f.html
- 02/07/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, February 2). "The Good Samaritan and 'The Valley.'" The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/the-good-samaritan-and-the-valley/
- 01/30/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, January 30). "Commentary: Traditions preserved." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-traditions-preserved/article_e03b71db-8bf3-569a-a494-c07d33c83994.html
- 01/28/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, January 28). "'Gun Safety” looms yet again in the Old Dominion.' "Current legislation under consideration includes HB1607 “Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited, penalties” commonly known as the “assault weapons ban;” HB 1597 Secure storage of firearms; penalties, and HB1622 Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/gun-safety-looms-yet-again-in-the-old-dominion/
- Driskill, B., Jr. (2025, January 22). "Team Virginia 2025: Her Welfare and Future is Up to You" The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/team-virginia-2025-her-welfare-and-future-is-up-to-you/
- Poplar, J.R. III. (2025, January 24). "Commentary: 'At Dawn We Slept.'" The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-at-dawn-we-slept/article_773e0e84-4fa6-5939-b612-516dd22ceacc.html
- 01/20/2025 Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Massoud, J. (2025, January 17). "Commentary: Environmental extremism to blame for the California disaster." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-environmental-extremism-to-blame-for-the-california-disaster/article_a5e5f285-ffa9-56ca-9cbd-3e759e483ee4.html
- 01/16/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2025, January 11). "A Matter of Accountability." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/a-matter-of-accountability-2/
- Poplar, J. (2025, January 9). "The Real Threat to Democracy." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/the-real-threat-to-democracy/ See also: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-republic-endures/article_6151fa80-3b03-5fff-b62f-8c8707f848f8.html
- 01/04/2025: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Massoud, J. (2024, December 26). "Commentary: Why no calls for ghost gun ban?" The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-why-no-calls-for-ghost-gun-ban/article_e873cc79-351a-5b98-8ea5-55d6b3a98254.html
- 12/26/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2024, December 20). "Service Above Self." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/service-above-self/
- Chroniger, J. (2024, December 20). "Letter to the Editor: Why Trump?" The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-why-trump/article_e01a9647-58ea-5bd7-9420-8fc31856d822.html
- Massoud, J. (2024, December 17). "Trump– the Great Uniter." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/trump-the-great-uniter/
- Poplar, J. (2024, December 17). "Commentary: The message." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-message/article_f20f10d3-9744-5c48-8553-3ce804c58f30.html
- 12/17/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 12/12/2024: Poplar, J. (2024, December 11). "James Poplar: When history comes full circle." Daily News Record. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/james-poplar-when-history-comes-full-circle/article_ab9979c7-05c3-5cbe-8467-e0b01c023f07.html
- 12/10/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. (2024, December 7). "At Dawn We Slept." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/at-dawn-we-slept/
- Poplar, J. (2024, December 5, 2024). "The Republic Endures." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/the-republic-endures/
- 12/03/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- Poplar, J. R. III. (2024, November 22). "Commentary: Let us review the bidding …" The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-let-us-review-the-bidding/article_1f76fd76-9270-528e-ae69-223fe07e7582.html
- Poplar, J. (2024, November 21). "Commentary: Band of Brothers: In the summer of 1914, Europe was a massive powder keg, with a slow-burning fuse ready to explode at any minute. When the first World War began, it quickly escalated into a horrific conflict that would last four years and involve millions of soldiers." https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-band-of-brothers/article_49c996cc-6f33-5e15-ab23-3085590fe313.html
- 11/21/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 11/13/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 11/12/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 11/12/2024: Massoud, J. (2024, November 12). "On Nov. 5, 2024, Donald Trump won a historic victory for the ages, one that will be recalled in history, as the second ex-president to ever win the presidency back. And while Democrats are currently trying to figure out why Orange Man won, everyone should have seen this coming." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-how-trump-won-a-historic-victory/article_a622cb73-f465-5512-9820-0bac2f91ed28.html
- 11/06/2024: Mittelstadt, N. (2024, November 6). "Early voting ground game changed the math for Republicans this election cycle: Taking a page out of the Democrats' playbook: "Our voters are now our customers, and we need to figure out how we are going to have real conversations with people and get survey information," Ashley Hayek said." Just the News. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/early-voting-ground-game-changed-math-republicans-election-cycle
- 11/8/2024: Poplar, J.R. (2024, November 8). "Commentary: Veterans Day -- not only to thank but to give. Northern Virginia Daily. Editorial Section. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-veterans-day-not-only-to-thank-but-to-give/article_d48f3cf9-dd5d-5b81-ae16-9ae412872d7a.html
- 11/6/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 10/30/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 10/29/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 10/25/2024: Poplar III, James R. (2024, October 25). "Commentary: Great leaders unite, not divide." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-great-leaders-unite-not-divide/article_2a5c7f1e-d778-5f49-bdb7-4a46498c01c0.html
- 10/24/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 10/24/2024: Barlow, D. (2024, October 24). "Our Hologram Candidate." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-our-hologram-candidate/article_127dd139-aa0c-5962-ad92-a32fae060a5d.html
- 10/16/2024: 10/16/2024: "Ben Cline for Congress - And Great News For November" ... by John Massoud, The Valley Patriot.
- 10/11/2024: Massoud, J. (2024, October 11). "What Kind Of Dressing Goes With That Word Salad?" The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/what-kind-of-dressing-goes-with-that-word-salad/
- 10/08/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 10/04/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 10/01/2024: "Commentary: Why I am supporting Ben Cline for Congress – and why you should too" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (October 1, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-why-i-am-supporting-ben-cline-for-congress-and-why-you-should-too/article_98d19cd5-af7c-5870-a5a6-be424552b9ce.html
- 10/02/2024: McCue, C. (2024, October 2). NEW: Vance’s Favorability Skyrockets After Dominating Debate Victory. https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/new-vances-favorability-skyrockets-after-dominating-debate-victory-cmc/
- 10/03/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 09/30/2024: "Let’s review the bidding: For those naïve Democrats who are clamoring for Israel to immediately cease hostilities let’s review the bidding of one of Israel’s “neighbors” to the north – Hezbollah or “The Party of God.” ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 30, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/lets-review-the-bidding/
- 09/26/2024: "Commentary: D-Day remembered." ... by Joanne Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 26, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-d-day-remembered/article_18905f31-0dae-508d-9659-8bcd2cd42970.html
- 09/25/2024: "A legend in his own mind…" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 25, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/a-legend-in-his-own-mind/
- 09/24/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 09/23/2024: "The Road not Taken." ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 23, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/the-road-not-taken-2/
- 09/21/2024: "Great Leaders unite, not divide" written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 21, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/great-leaders-unite-not-divide/
- 09/18/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 09/17/2024: "Commentary: Donald Trump takes on Kamala Harris and 2 moderators: It wasn’t shocking, but the moderators from ABC were 100% in the tank for Kamala Harris and while they tried to tip the debate last week in Harris’ favor, fact is that Trump’s knowledge and his ability to command a stage and understand the issues came through." ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily. (September 17, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-donald-trump-takes-on-kamala-harris-and-2-moderators/article_7b6044cd-0442-503d-b190-e332dcdc9c21.html
- 09/11/2024: Poplar, J. (2024, September 11). "Qualities that define a real leader: Perhaps based on last night's POTUS debate we could learn something from one of our Founding Fathers ..." LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ros-poplar-86a930164_qualities-that-define-a-real-leader-perhaps-activity-7239747814753271808-UIP0
- 09/13/2024: "Commentary: “Star Wars” and visionary leadership" ... by James R. Poplar III. The Northern Virginia Daily (September 13, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-star-wars-and-visionary-leadership/article_fa916698-503a-5053-8c6a-91f82543c82a.html
- 09/11/2024: White, K.M. (2024, September 11). "Why Trump won the debate." Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/3150845/why-donald-trump-won-the-debate/
- 09/11/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 09/10/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
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- 08/30/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- August 27, 2024: "Commentary: Why you should vote for Donald Trump"
... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily. Quote: "For those of you who still think that the corporate media is a teller of facts, you’d believe that our country is better off than it ever has been, and that we are living in the best times ever in American history. Unfortunately for pretty much all of us, the fact is that record inflation has made things more difficult for pretty much every American." Read the rest: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-why-you-should-vote-for-donald-trump/article_300ca45a-aaa9-5040-8398-f289c66d9083.html - 08/23/2024: Commentary: Qualities that define a leader ... By James R. Poplar III. The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-qualities-that-define-a-leader/article_d8b8b978-a146-525a-9409-d3713c0410f6.html
- 08/23/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 08/21/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 08/19/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 08/19/2024: Hammer, J. (2024, August 19). "Josh Hammer: GOP must make an issued-based case to voters." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/josh-hammer-gop-must-make-an-issued-based-case-to-voters/article_9c7c11dd-208c-5e35-bf85-aca27dd4ca43.html From the article: "He who controls the narrative and framing necessarily controls the result. Every good trial lawyer knows this. And so should every good politician." Click here to read the rest!
- 08/09/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
- 08/09/2024: "Commentary: Election integrity, not..." ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily. August 9, 2024. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-election-integrity-not/article_b88820ba-0a44-5a92-b600-255d24928439.html
- 08/06/2024: Click here to read John Massoud's latest newsletter.
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The Inauguration of Governor Glenn Youngkin, Lt. Governor Winsome Sears, and Attorney General Jason Miyares was live-streamed across the State of Virginia
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