Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, October 23. Also check out Trevor Noah mocking the Benghazeeeeeeeeee hearings. Finally, see the "flip" for yesterday's disappointing court decision on Virginia House of Delegates districts.
- Paul Ryan is doomed, too ("If Ryan gets the job, he will likely enjoy a honeymoon period. But the fundamental problem — no functional GOP majority — will remain. Ryan believes government should be small. Much of his caucus believes it should be thwarted.")
- Clinton didn't just survive the Benghazi hearing -- She DOMINATED It (Big time!)
- Clinton withstands panel’s grilling (Utterly disgraceful display by Republicans; Hillary Clinton kicked their pathetic asses.)
- The former secretary of state triumphed by not losing her cool (And by having all the facts, reason, logic, etc. on her side, while House Republicans demonstrated that they are a bunch of petty, vindictive, nasty, crazy thugs.)
- Conservative Reviews Are In: Benghazi Hearing A Bust ("Some of Hillary Clinton's top critics think she won the day." She didn't just "win," she utterly demolished the clueless, incompetent right wingnuts. Go Hillary!)
- The fragile marriage of Ryan and the Freedom Caucus (Doubtful this will end well.)
- The Benghazi bust: Trey Gowdy and his GOP colleagues embarrassed themselves ("If anyone doubted the Benghazi committee was a partisan joke, yesterday's Clinton hearing confirmed hit")
- This is why you don’t mess with Hillary Clinton: How the GOP’s Benghazi crusade just crashed and burned ("If you're trying to score a political win against an opponent as formidable as Hillary, here's what *not* to do")
- How Offshore Wind Can Beat Natural Gas In The U.S. ("Winds along the coasts of the United States could provide four times the energy needed to power the whole country.")
- Eric Cantor Slams The Tea Party And Trump At Length In Overseas Interview ("Cantor says Donald Trump and members of the Tea Party are not conservatives, but 'radical populists.'" Actually, the Tea Party is a bunch of Koch brother tools, unwittingly serving their corporate masters.)
- Eric Cantor: Tea Party Expectations Are ‘Unreasonable’ (Dude, NOW you figure that out?!?)
- Trump touts Oct. 31 rally in Norfolk (Definitely a "trick," NOT a "treat!")
- Bloomberg-backed group makes $1.5M ad buy in race for Colgan's Senate seat (If Dems win both those seats, there's definitely a path to getting to 20-20 in the State Senate.)
- Andy Parker highlights gun-control group's $2.3 million ad buys in 2 Senate races
- A crystal ball look at the General Assembly races ("For the state Senate 'it’s entirely possible that we’ll end up right back where we started -- a 21-19 Republican edge -- after playing electoral musical chairs,' while the House will either see no net change at all or possibly an addition to the 67-33 GOP majority.")
- Va. House map constitutional, federal judges rule ("The decision is contrary to the finding in a similar case related to the state’s congressional map.")
- Va. attorney general’s opinion spurs end of school-bus cameras
- For Virginia’s House of Delegates (I strongly agree with Lee Hockstader on how horrible "Sideshow Bob" Marshall is and his endorsement of Don Shaw for Delegate. I strongly DISagree with Lee Hockstader on they abysmal Mark Dudenhefer - instead, vote Democrat Josh King on November 3!)
- Say no to casinos in Virginia
- Rolling Stone letter seeks dismissal of suit by fraternity members
- W&M launches $1 billion campaign
- Care of disabled citizens in Virginia will be scrutinized in court on Friday
- D.C. area forecast: Autumn perfection today, cooler Saturday, and showery into Sunday
