Sam Shirazi

The latest attack ad from Winsome Earle-Sears has this quote from Abigail Spanberger Wouldn’t be surprised if majority of Virginians support that statement There is a risk Earle-Sears enters Ken Cuccinelli territory if goes overboard on social issues

Margin at top of ticket really could matter for Virginia House of Delegates Each point above 5% could equate to an additional House seat for Dems So 5% Spanberger win as a floor with some auto-flips But difference between 5% and 10% could be huge in terms of 5 more net seats

The GOP candidate in Virginia House of Delegates district HD-20 has dropped out He lost his job as a Federal contractor and has no income Perhaps a sign of the times… His name will still appear on ballot given the late withdrawal HD-20 was Harris +14 www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/gop-nom...

It appears that Virginia Dems are in disarray Funding for state government runs out on June 30 We’ll see if a comprise can still be struck After big wins in 2025, not quite smooth sailing so far under trifecta

Cheering for the Iranian people tonight Hopefully they can enjoy the game and take a break from it all They have gone through so much and deserve so much better But their spirit cannot be broken

Let us hope this deal leads to a better life for the people in Iran and the region And may peace come to the Middle East The struggle for a free Iran will continue Governments rise and fall, but the Iranian people will endure

Interesting observation VA-1 is now the median House district It was Trump +5% in 2024, but Rep. Rob Wittman won by +13% What will Harris/Wittman voters do in 2026? Spanberger won the district by 2% in 2025 so Dems will seriously target for first time centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/...

Very sad news from Delegate Leslie Mehta about her husband’s passing Sending my thoughts during this difficult time

This is the future YIMBYs want wtop.com/arlington/20...

Took the kids to the only Eiffel Tower I recognize (The one in Virginia)

GOP loses top contender in VA-7 as Tara Durant bows out But she could face tough re-election in her State Senate seat It is up in 2027 and was Yes +2% in the referendum By contrast, VA-7 not as competitive Harris +3% in 2024, but Spanberger got +13% in her old seat in 2025

Checks and balances cuts both ways Virginia Dem majorities in General Assembly have power to re-appoint Justices to Virginia Supreme Court Presumably Justices who were in majority knew that when ruling Decent chance Justice Kelsey will just retire

Regarding Spanberger vetos Dems have good chance of trifecta for at least 3 more years in Virginia Theoretically time to hash things out This first legislative session could be “feeling out” period Or perhaps indication might not be smooth sailing even with one party rule