Virginia’s economy and the Governor’s race, and thoughts on Trump’s antics and 2028

This week, Brian, Chris and Andy focused on discussing current political and economic challenges in Virginia, particularly around Virginia’s economy and the upcoming gubernatorial election. The hosts discussed the impacts of federal layoffs, tariffs and other economic issues before transitioning to Governor Glenn Youngkin and the race between Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle Sears and Democratic nominee, Abigail Spanberger. They examined campaign strategies and polling data. The discussion concluded with broader conversations about the President's Executive Order on flag burning, a quick look at possible 2028 Presidential options, the need for political reform - including ballot access reform - and ended on a hopeful note about continuing efforts for a more free and prosperous Virginia and America.

 

Relevant links to today’s episode:

• Economic forecast says Virginia will lose jobs this year, have virtually no job growth in 2026
• Youngkin promised a ‘rip-roaring economy.’ Did he deliver? Here are the numbers.
• Virginia GOP grows cautiously optimistic in governor’s race
• Earle-Sears and Spanberger agree to debate, but Southwest Virginia’s 12-year hosting streak may end
• Both parties criticize as racist a sign targeting Winsome Earle-Sears

 

Virginia & Other News:

• ICE arrests in Virginia surge past 4,000, with most detainees lacking criminal charges
• Officials defend Virginia’s election system following Trump attacks on mail-in voting
• Joint commission hears roadmaps for Virginia’s retail cannabis rollout
• Richmond is suddenly America’s hottest data center hub
• Peters Releases New Report Detailing Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Constitutional Violations And Executive Overreach

 

We’re all over Bluesky!

• CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.org
• Liberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.social
• Brian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.social
• Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social
• Andy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social

 

More:

• Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org
• Liberal Party USA: ⁠https://www.liberalpartyusa.org⁠
• Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia
• Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva
• X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia
• Chris’s blog: The Open Mode
• Andy’s blog: The Chair is Against the Wall