Virginia Republican Voices

Message from the Rockingham Chairman

Daryl Borgquist

Comment on Preliminary Maps prepared by Virginia Supreme Court Special Master, December 9, 2021

“The preliminary redistricting maps for U.S. congressional, Virginia senate, and Virginia House districts were thoughtfully prepared by the special masters achieving the goal of keeping communities of interest intact. We think that the preliminary maps will be favorably received by Virginia Supreme Court,” said Daryl Borgquist, Chairman, Rockingham County Republican Committee.

“Residents of the Shenandoah Valley were particularly pleased to see the intentional dilution of Republican voter strength by extending districts over the Blue Ridge Mountains after the Civil War removed after all of these years,” Borgquist said.

“The proposed districts definitely present political committees, elected officials, and candidates with new realities as some contain more than one incumbent – and some none. We have our work cut out for us, so we look forward to the Supreme Court earliest adoption of final maps,” he said.

Chairman's Response to President Biden's Inaugural Address January 20, 2021 (Video)

Trump's Role in the GOP Going Forward, WHSV

Interview with Jennifer Brown, February 20, 2021

Elected Officials

Jan 5, 2021, Virginia Republican Elected Officials Send Letter for Reclamation of Electoral College Electors

Delegate Tony Wilt (R-26)

Delegate Chris Runion (R-25)

Videos

Getting the Commonwealth Back to Work, Learning in School, and Making Government More Effective and Efficient

On 2021 Special Session Called by Governor Northam

Fiscal Responsibility in the Commonwealth of Virginia

News

Delegate Rob Bell (R-58)

Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15)

Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26)

Senator Emmett Hanger

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Current Quotes

President Trump on Republican Demonstrations

"In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be NO violence, NO lawbreaking and No vandalism of any kind.

"That is not what I stand for, and it is not what America stands for. I call on ALL Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers. Thank You." - Statement released through the RNC on January 13, 2021

Ronna McDaniel, RNC Chairwoman

"Violence has no place in our politics. Period. I wholly condemned last week's senseless acts of violence . . . Those who partook in the assault on our nation's Capitol and those who continue to threaten violence should be found, held accountable, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Let me be clear: Anyone who has malicious intent is not welcome in Washington, D.C. or in any other State Capitol Building." - January 13, 2021

On Violent Protesters at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021.

"They neither represent nor speak for the Republican Party of Virginia, our fellow citizens, or any civilized people." - Richard Anderson, Chairman, Republican Party of Virginia

On Loyalty and Transition

Dec 15, 2020, House Republican Demand Pelosi Remove Swalwell from Intelligence Committee, Washington Free Beacon

Nov 28, 2020, Pompeo Passes Torch to Biden Administration Touting a Fundamentally Realigned Globe, Daily Signal

Oct 16, 2020, Opinion: Why do Biden supporters think they have a right to conservative and Republican votes? Washington Examiner

Virginia Special Session Update - 2020 Virginia State Budget and Policing

Virginia House Republicans (October 3, 2020): The focus of the ongoing special session was supposed to be addressing the $2.8 billion budget shortfall due to the economic downturn. After 44 days, Democrats in control of the House finally decided it was time to begin work on this critical issue.

The revised budget that came out of the House should make it very clear where Democrats stand. Their priorities were in plain view for everyone to see. Democrats took a series of votes that make it absolutely clear that they’re on the side of criminals, not victims and law enforcement. Republicans offered a series of simple, common sense amendments designed to encourage the further professionalization of local law enforcement, encourage measured police reform, and hold bad actors accountable. Democrats killed each effort in favor of their radical attacks on crime victims and the good men and women of law enforcement."

Delegate Tony Wilt Update on Virginia General Assembly Special Session (September 22, 2020)

"While having a balanced budget is the primary and most pressing task we are sent to Richmond to address, passing legislation that makes it harder for law enforcement to effectively do their job seems to be the priority for House leaders. Republicans have introduced our own legislation that improves accountability and professionalism is policing, while addressing many unintended consequences."

Delegate Tony Wilt on Pre-Special Session Hearings on Policing in August 2020

"Despite the rhetoric, most public safety reform efforts will require more law enforcement resources - not less. The whole notion of "defunding the police" would make communities less safe for everyone" (August 5, 2020)