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Just another episode of the GOP's fascist clownshow.
Not really, the GOP didn't get far at all in their shenanigans here. The national Dems could learn a thing or two from this...
If this was the normal clownshow, the Dems would roll over and be like "it's time for unity and reconciliation" or whatever crap they push.
This is a disingenuous take, considering the important distinction between these state Dems and the national Dems:
These guys have majorities in their houses, and thus have significantly more political power. The national Dems don't.
No it isn't. The national Dems are just incredibly ineffective and leadership pushes the bare minimum. Like the national party, Virginia has it's share of Democrats that are conservative and take issue with broader party goals too.
Let's look at the legislature make-up:
Virginia Senate: 21D-19R
Virginia House of Delegates: 51D-49R
There is very, very little room for defections.
Yeah this is how you let Republicans self-own, not by trying to pass a draconian border bill that expressly appeases fascists' sensibilities. It's far better and easier to drag their asses out into the open, show how awful they are, and then deny them.
Taking the 'high road' is Dems saying "We ain't doing shit about anything. Fuck you."