Republican Voices
Message from the Rockingham Chairman
Daryl Borgquist
Our committee joins in the unqualified condemnation of those few who engaged in violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 threatening our democratic processes. There were thousands of peaceful Republicans who attended the rally at the the foot of the U.S. Capitol to express their concerns over the conduct of elections in 2020. They departed the area peacefully when the event ended and were on their way home when violence occurred. No one was more shocked and outraged than they were at what occurred after they left.
Seventy-five million Republican voters did not lose their First Amendment Right to speak, assemble, or petition their government because 200 people took advantage of slack security at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Elected Officials
Delegate Tony Wilt (R-26)
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Dec 23, 2020, Wilt Bill Targeting BMPs, Tax Credits Gets Second Chance, Daily News Record
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WMAL Interview with Del. Wilt on policing bills during Virginia Special Session, August 28, 2020
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Dec 1, 2020, Wilt to Host DMV Connect in Timberville, Daily News Record
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Feb 3, 2020, Wilt Bill Would Expand Tax Credits for BMPs, Daily News Record
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Jan 18, 2020, Wilt to Change Beehive Distribution Program, Daily News Record
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June 15, 2019, Wilt Appointed to I-81 Committee, Daily News Record
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Nov 23, 2017, Wilt Files Bill on Student Information Rights, Daily News Record
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Oct 12, 2017, Wilt Bill Aims to Restrict Student Information, Daily News Record
Delegate Chris Runion (R-25)
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Dec 3, 2020, Del Runion to File Solar, Health Care Legislation, Daily News Record
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Oct 2, 2020, Legislators[Runion and Obenshain] Bring DMV Connect to Bridgewater, Daily News Record
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Aug 18, 2020, Runion Bill Limits COVID-19 Lawsuits, Daily News Record
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Mar 6 2020, As End Nears, Valley Legislators Reflect on 'Different' Session, Daily News Record
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Oct 5, 2019, Wilt, Covington, Discuss I-81 Projects, Funding, Daily News Record
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Dec 20, 2019, Runion Sponsors Bill Protecting Disabled from Sexual Abuse, Daily News Record
Delegate Rob Bell (R-58)
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Sep 2, 2020, Bell Introduces Law Enforcement Legislation, Daily News Record
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Jan 21, 2020, Bell Targets Inhaler Administration, Daily News Record
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Jan 9, 2020, Editorial: Bell's Bill Tough Not to Get Behind, Daily News Record
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Jan 8, 2020, Del. Bell's Bill Would Exempt Farmers Markets from Meals Tax, Daily News Record
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Jan 21, 2018, Bell Gives 'Tebow' Bill Another Shot, Daily News Record
Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15)
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Nov 30, 2020, Valley Legislators Meet for Pre-session Breakfast, Daily News Record
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Mar 18, 2019, Lawmakers Talk Taxes Minimum Wage with Business Leaders, Daily News Record
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Jan 15, 2019, Child Pornography Bill Advances, Daily News Record
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Dec 3, 2018, Lawmakers Visit Schools, Superintendent Makes Funding Pitch, Daily News Record
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Sept 28, 2018, Partnering for Economic Development, Shenandoah Valley Herald
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Aug 10, 2018, New Law Aids School Employees Cut By Court Decision, Shenandoah Valley Herald
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Feb 11, 2018, Forfeiture Bills Pass Floor Votes, Daily News Record
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Jan 24, 2018, Ag Lawsuit Bills Heads to Floor, Daily News Record
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Feb 23, 2017, Delegate Todd Gilbert to Lead House Majority, Daily News Record
Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26)
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Dec 30, 2020, Senator Obenshain Wants Still More Transparency from Parole Board, Tennessee Star
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Dec 3, 2020, Obenshain, Sutterlein Reitroduce Parole Bill, Daily News Record
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Aug 27, 2020, Obenshain's Parole Board Bill Advances, Daily News Record
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Feb 27, 2020, Hanger, Obenshain Support Beehive Bill, Daily News Record
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Jan 9, 2020, Obenshain Balks at Northam Talking Points, Daily News Record
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Jan 17, 2019, Obenshain Carries Two Page and Luray-specific bills, Page News and Courier
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12, 2018, Obenshain to Lead State Crime Commission, Daily News Record
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Dec 30, 2016, Obenshain's Charter Schools Bill to Return, Daily News Record
Senator Emmett Hanger
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Dec 21, 2020, More Funding Coming for Livestock Fencing, Daily News Record
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Dec 17, 2020, Hanger Continues to Explore Run for Governor, Daily News Record
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Dec 8, 2020, Hanger Encouraged to Jump Into Race for Governor, Richmond TImes- Dispatch
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Feb 27, 2020, Hanger, Obenshain Support Beehive Bill, Daily News Record
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Feb 22, 2020, Hanger Backs Undocumented Driver Legislation, Daily News Record
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Dec 17, 2019, Editorial: Valley Needs Hanger to Keep Being Hanger, Daily News Record
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Dec 16, 2019, Hanger's Bipartisanship Will Be Useful in Upcoming Session, Daily News Record
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Nov 21, 2019, Senate Finance Committee to Mull Budget, Education Trends, Daily News Record
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Mar 28, 2019, Hanger Reflects on General Assembly Session, Daily News Record
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Jun 4, 2018, Sen Hanger, Advocates Kick Off Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, Daily News Record
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Dec 18, 2017, Hanger Proposes Property Bill to General Assembly, Daily News Record
U.S. Representative Ben Cline
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Jan 8, 2021 Condemning Violence Cline Remained Opposed to Certifying BIden's Win, Daily News Record
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Jan 5, 2021, Ben Cline will join 140 plus House Republicans in Electoral Challenge, Augusta Free Press
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Nov 3, 2020, Rep. Cline Wins Reelection to Second Term, Daily News Record
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Aug 27, 2020, Cline Joins Democrat on Reform Bills, Daily News Record
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July 31, 2020, Ben Cline Named to Committee on Education, Daily News Record
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Oct 10, 2019, Congressmen Riggleman and Cline Host Town Hall in Bedford, WSLS
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Sept 21, 2019, Ag Secretary, Ben Cline Visit Creamery and Hear Local Concerns, Daily News Record
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July 24, 2019, Cline Talks Health Care, Solutions, Daily News Record
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June 21, 2019, Cline Introduces Bankruptcy Changes Bill, Daily News Leader
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June 18, 2019, Cline Hosts Rockingham County Town Hall, Daily News Record
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June 14, 2019, Cline BIll Targets Rx Drug Costs, Daily News Record
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Jan 3, 2019, Congressman-elect Ben Cline Hosts First Town Hall in Roanoke, Roanoke Times
Voices from Rockingham
(Coming)
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
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)