Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, January 16. Also see President Obama's weekly address, on "the steps we need to take to modernize our unemployment insurance system."
- As time for a shift dwindles, many in GOP now see a Trump-Cruz race (Fascistic, bigoted thug vs. theocratic extremist wacko: sounds great, huh?)
- Trump’s rivals help him hijack the GOP ("The Republicans quarreled among themselves in the debate, offering little beyond echoes of Trump’s rage.")
- Cruz plotting new attacks on Trump ("'He’s pro-choice. He’s pro- gay marriage. He’s against traditional values. He’s New York, and he’s got to talk about that.'")
- Sanders Is Working to Strengthen Black Support (If Sanders can gain among African Americans and Latinos, then watch out. If not, then Hillary Clinton's "firewall" states should hold.)
- At Least 20 Killed in Siege by Militants in Burkina Faso
- Debate poised to open new front in Clinton-Sanders gun control clash (Why on earth are Democrats burying these debates on Saturday night, or in this case Sunday night at 9 pm? Stupid.)
- Chris Christie Says He’s a Straight Shooter. That’s a Lie. ("He may be the least honest candidate in the race." Which is saying a lot, given that Carly Fiorina basically couldn't say something true if she were offered the PowerBall winning ticket to do so! Then you have the rest of the climate-science-denying, Big Lie Republican field in general.)
- Cruz Surrogate Decodes New York Values: About ‘Pushy’ People and ‘Big Sandwiches’ (Wait, Cooch is now against big sandwiches?!? LOL Also, as if Cooch isn't one of the pushiest people around? Bizarro world as always with Cooch and his buddy Cruz.)
- McAuliffe stumping for Hillary Clinton in N.H. this weekend
- Virginia, Missouri limit media access at state Capitols
- Our view: Did anything really happen in November? ("Democrats made important gains in certain previously-Republican parts of Northern Virginia’s outer suburbs – suggesting that a blue tide is rising there that may have important ramifications for the entire state.")
- Former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell should go to prison ("The politicians defending McDonnell should think about the damage they are doing to whatever public trust remains. With a country full of problems, shouldn’t they find other things to do with their time? As for McDonnell, the best thing he can do is to accept his sentence — and send the right signal to others in public office.")
- Supreme Court to hear appeal of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (Oh great, just what we need...right wingers Scalia, Alito, Thomas and Roberts getting involved!)
- Gillespie gets jump on GOP endorsements for 2017 bid
- BREAKING: Vince Haley files to run for RPV Chairman (Nice; teahadist vs. teabagger! LOL)
- House passes emergency fix for small businesses affected by Obamacare
- Virginia lawmakers look to legalize, regulate fantasy sports sites
- Editorial: State of the commonwealth is shaky
- Delegate Price gets visit from her uncle, Rep. Bobby Scott
- Virginia Beach attorney launches bid to replace Rigell in Congress ("Pat Cardwell, an attorney and first-time candidate, said Friday he had long planned to run against Rigell in the GOP primary and decided to quickly make his formal entry into the race after learning the incumbent was stepping down...Cardwell, 52, said Rigell and many other Republicans in Congress have been too willing to compromise rather than take a harder line to overturn the Affordable Care Act and withhold federal funding for Planned Parenthood.")
- Virginia bill would dramatically increase cost of oyster, clam leases
- Norfolk mayor, city previously dismissed allegations Anthony Burfoot was corrupt (Whoops!)
- Arlington’s average home value now tops $600,000
- McAuliffe tours Beaumont to tout transformation plan
- Transitional weather this weekend as frigid air prepares its return
