All journalism is important, but local news is especially so. Most people get their news from local outlets, whether TV, radio or newspapers. And this article from The Winchester Star in Virginia gives you a pretty good idea of what it's like to be a Republican these days — at the grass roots.
Snuggled in the northwest corner of the Commonwealth on the border of West Virginia, Winchester is home to, apparently, a great many restive Republicans — folks with "R" after their names who are mighty uncomfortable with the antics of Benedict Donald and his despicable Congressional enablers.
They don't love Trump, they dislike their Senate nominee, Corey Stewart, and they frantically worry that their entire brand is tainted. "I’m afraid [Trump] is going to take down Barbara Comstock," said a local GOP party official.
Oh, gosh, we cats are waiting with glee for that day. Right now, with Congresswoman Comstock running behind Democratic candidate Jennifer Wexton by 10 points, we expect we won't be disappointed.
Bottom line: This article demonstrates exactly what has happened in Northern Virginia. Loudon and Prince William Counties were once reliably red buffers against blue Alexandria and Arlington and purple Fairfax. Now, Fairfax is blue, and Loudon and Prince William are purple-turning-blue. What with the wildly unpopular positions the Republican Party is taking these days, we cats don't see that trend reversing any time soon. And we PURR.
No comments:
Post a Comment