Virginia Mega Thread: The Youngkin Administration

[EastwoodS]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

100,000 new residents or about 25 percent population growth in 10 years. Primarily Hispanics and Asians.

Youngkin did really well with Hispanics tho

[lfromnj]

https://twitter.com/DrewWilderTV/status/1456311610935595011

[ChineseConservative]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

100,000 new residents or about 25 percent population growth in 10 years. Primarily Hispanics and Asians.

Youngkin did really well with Hispanics tho

Any exit poll claiming Youngkin got above 40 percent with Hispanics is BS. Instead of relying on exit polls we have actual data from majority hispanic areas in NOVA showing around 35-38 Youngkin. Anyway Because Romney only lost Loudoun by four any demographics that is more than 52-48 D will be a net loss for republicans there and contribute to a growing democratic victory margain in Loudoun.

[EastwoodS]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

100,000 new residents or about 25 percent population growth in 10 years. Primarily Hispanics and Asians.

Youngkin did really well with Hispanics tho

Any exit poll claiming Youngkin got above 40 percent with Hispanics is BS. Instead of relying on exit polls we have actual data from majority hispanic areas in NOVA showing around 35-38 Youngkin. Anyway Because Romney only lost Loudoun by four any demographics that is more than 52-48 D will be a net loss for republicans there and contribute to a growing democratic victory margain in Loudoun.

Data shows more than 40% with Hispanics

[PSOL]

Before their terms expire, can the House or Senate Democrats quickly impeach Youngkin. That could buy valuable time for Democrats to regroup.

[ChiefFireWaterMike]

Before their terms expire, can the House or Senate Democrats quickly impeach Youngkin. That could buy valuable time for Democrats to regroup.

wtf

[Dereich]

Before their terms expire, can the House or Senate Democrats quickly impeach Youngkin. That could buy valuable time for Democrats to regroup.

The Virginia constitution allows the impeachment of "The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, judges, members of the State Corporation Commission, and all officers appointed by the Governor or elected by the General Assembly." Please tell us which of those Youngkin would qualify as.

Even if they could, what would be the point?

[PSOL]

Before their terms expire, can the House or Senate Democrats quickly impeach Youngkin. That could buy valuable time for Democrats to regroup.

The Virginia constitution allows the impeachment of "The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, judges, members of the State Corporation Commission, and all officers appointed by the Governor or elected by the General Assembly." Please tell us which of those Youngkin would qualify as.

Even if they could, what would be the point?

Is it possible to conduct constitutional reforms and/or impeach him retroactively?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Impeaching Youngkin would be a horrific look for the state party (leaving aside the legion of moral issues that come along with it). And it wouldn't do anything unless they impeached Sears as well. Such a thing would be such a move for the jugular.
Youngkin won in a democratic election, let him become the democratically-elected, duly-taking-office Governor.

[lfromnj]

Does impeachment by itself even do anything?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Does impeachment by itself even do anything?

If done during his time in office? Yes, it would be technically legal, and it would ensure he spends one or two days as Governor. I don't think a retroactive impeachment is allowed in Virginia.
But it'd likely harm Ds electorally far more than Youngkin himself did.

[lfromnj]

Does impeachment by itself even do anything?

If done during his time in office? Yes, it would be technically legal, and it would ensure he spends one or two days as Governor. I don't think a retroactive impeachment is allowed in Virginia.
But it'd likely harm Ds electorally far more than Youngkin himself did.

No I just mean impeachment by itself, conviction requires 2/3 I assume?

Atleast in NC the impeachment means guilty till proven "innocent"

[PSOL]

Doesn’t matter the reason, is it logistically possible to stall Youngkin here?

[lfromnj]

Doesn’t matter the reason, is it logistically possible to stall Youngkin here?

No and they probably don't even have the senate votes.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Does impeachment by itself even do anything?

If done during his time in office? Yes, it would be technically legal, and it would ensure he spends one or two days as Governor. I don't think a retroactive impeachment is allowed in Virginia.
But it'd likely harm Ds electorally far more than Youngkin himself did.

No I just mean impeachment by itself, conviction requires 2/3 I assume?

Atleast in NC the impeachment means guilty till proven "innocent"

Article IV. Legislature
Section 17. Impeachment
"The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, judges, members of the State Corporation Commission, and all officers appointed by the Governor or elected by the General Assembly, offending against the Commonwealth by malfeasance in office, corruption, neglect of duty, or other high crime or misdemeanor may be impeached by the House of Delegates and prosecuted before the Senate, which shall have the sole power to try impeachments. When sitting for that purpose, the senators shall be on oath or affirmation, and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the senators present. Judgment in case of impeachment shall not extend further than removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the Commonwealth; but the person convicted shall nevertheless be subject to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to law. The Senate may sit during the recess of the General Assembly for the trial of impeachments."
Impeachment requires 2/3 of the Senate to agree. Safe to say, that ain't happening.

Doesn’t matter the reason, is it logistically possible to stall Youngkin here?

You stall Youngkin when he becomes Governor by blaming him for everything and by stalling his agenda, and encouraging the citizenry to think ill of him by making it look like he's untrustworthy when he subsequently is unable to fulfill his promises. He then becomes unpopular as his term passes by, as he fails to fix the problems he said he'd fix.
It's a long play but it's the best way to do it.

[Vaccinated Russian Bear]

https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1456326713944776719

[Badger]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

100,000 new residents or about 25 percent population growth in 10 years. Primarily Hispanics and Asians.

Youngkin did really well with Hispanics tho

Any exit poll claiming Youngkin got above 40 percent with Hispanics is BS. Instead of relying on exit polls we have actual data from majority hispanic areas in NOVA showing around 35-38 Youngkin. Anyway Because Romney only lost Loudoun by four any demographics that is more than 52-48 D will be a net loss for republicans there and contribute to a growing democratic victory margain in Loudoun.

Data shows more than 40% with Hispanics

 Is what "data" are you referencing thing beyond the aforementioned is exit polls and, arguably more accurate, precinct results?

[Badger]

https://twitter.com/DrewWilderTV/status/1456311610935595011

 If and so the sh**t show already begins…

Hey look! The so called pro local government party seeks to vacate local government control whenever it acts contrary to that If party's positions, episode number 9312

EDIT: Let's see how often I have to repost this in the next four years:

He's going to be a God-awful governor.

[2016]

Wasserman is spinning things like he always does. The NBC/Wall Street Journal National Poll that came out the Sunday before the VA Election showed Republican owning an enthusiasm gap by 15 Points over Democrats.

Republicans will be sooo angry because of the overreaching spending crap, mandates, etc. in 2022 the Democrats will be forced to play Defence everywhere.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

https://twitter.com/DrewWilderTV/status/1456311610935595011

Well, Virginia is going to get what they voted for.

[Vaccinated Russian Bear]

1 year to course correct.

1 year.

Otherwise, well, I know some of y'all are too young to really remember 2010. Let me just say it is PAIN.

https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1455709997887787009?s=20

It’s over.

While Democrats certainly have an uphill battle next year, I think the fact that some pundits are acting like things will be the exact same in 12 months is a bit misguided.

What pundits are acting this way? Mr Strawman?

In the post you quoted, Wasserman says, the results are consistent with Red Wave. That's a fact.

[Chips]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

I find Loudoun voting Gillespie in 2014 despite losing statewide more impressive.

[Person Man]

https://twitter.com/Redistrict/status/1456326713944776719

It rained.

[Skill and Chance]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

I find Loudoun voting Gillespie in 2014 despite losing statewide more impressive.

He somehow squeezed enough out of rural areas.  It was remarkable.

[Chips]

Honestly….how did Romney only lose loudoun by 4

I find Loudoun voting Gillespie in 2014 despite losing statewide more impressive.

He somehow squeezed enough out of rural areas.  It was remarkable.

Yes. Even more remarkable how it still wasn't quite enough for him to squeeze a win statewide.