Budget battle continues as Virginia lawmakers prepare for close of General Assembly session
Virginia lawmakers will return to the State Capitol Saturday to hammer out whatโs left for the General Assembly session. More than a dozen lawmakers from the House and Senate serve as negotiators for the two-year spending plan.
Amanda Chase attacks Democrat Jennifer McClellan over leadership in Black caucus
The remarks about state Sen. Jennifer McClellan came during a campaign event, which Chase said took place Monday night. You know, Sen. McClellan, she is the vice chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus. โThe Virginia Legislative Black Caucus has been a force for progress for decades - progress that has benefitted every community of the Commonwealth.โThe day McClellan announced her bid for governor, Chase posted on social media: โShe serves as the vice-chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. In an interview Tuesday, Chase said she stood by her remarks and called the Black caucus โracist.โAdโThey donโt represent all Virginia. They represent just Black Virginia,โ she said.
Judge dismisses Amanda Chase lawsuit over Republican choice to have a convention
In this Feb. 2, 2021, photo, Virginia Sen. Amanda Chase and Republican gubernatorial candidate, speaks from her desk at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va. The national Republican Party is at war with itself, struggling to reconcile a bitter divide between former President Donald Trumps fierce loyalists and those who want Trumpism purged from their party. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)RICHMOND, Va. โ A judge ruled against Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase on Friday in her challenge of the state Republican partyโs plans for this yearโs nominating contest. Plans right now, which have not been set in stone, call for a statewide convention May 1 to choose nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Chase has advocated for a primary and was seeking a court order ruling out an assembled convention.
Attorney General Mark Herring looking to have Sen. Amanda Chaseโs lawsuit dismissed
Virginiaโs attorney general doesnโt feel a recent lawsuit filed by a Republican candidate for governor has merit to be heard in court. On Monday, Mark Herring filed a motion to dismiss in Virginia Sen. Amanda Chaseโs lawsuit seeking to overturn her censure by the Virginia Senate that occurred on January 27, 2021. Herring feels that the Virginia Senate, โacted entirely consistently with its own rules when considering and approving the resolution of censure,โ according to his motion. I will continue to do so in a way that I feel helps people to listen. I donโt think Iโve said or misspoken,โ said Chase, who represents Virginiaโs 11th district.
Amanda Chase suing Virginia Republican party ahead of convention to pick its governor candidate
In this Feb. 2, 2021, photo, Virginia Sen. Amanda Chase and Republican gubernatorial candidate, speaks from her desk at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va. The national Republican Party is at war with itself, struggling to reconcile a bitter divide between former President Donald Trumps fierce loyalists and those who want Trumpism purged from their party. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)FALLS CHURCH, Va. โ GOP gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase on Tuesday sued the Republican Party of Virginia over its plans for a nominating convention to choose candidates in this yearโs election. Itโs official; I just filed a lawsuit against the Republican Party of Virginia. A spokesman for the Republican Party of Virginia did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A test for Trumpism: Virginia Republicans seek new playbook
In this Feb. 2, 2021, photo, Virginia Sen. Amanda Chase and Republican gubernatorial candidate, speaks from her desk at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va. The national Republican Party is at war with itself, struggling to reconcile a bitter divide between former President Donald Trumps fierce loyalists and those who want Trumpism purged from their party. The partyโs future success โ and maybe its survival โ depends on whether Republicans in competitive states like Virginia can re-create a coalition that moves beyond Trumpโs hardcore base. โI like to think Iโm a little more polished than President Trump. AdโIf they disenfranchise the people of Virginia, I will declare the Republican Party is dead," Chase warned.
A test for Trumpism: Virginia Republicans seek new playbook
In this Feb. 2, 2021, photo, Virginia Sen. Amanda Chase and Republican gubernatorial candidate, speaks from her desk at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va. The national Republican Party is at war with itself, struggling to reconcile a bitter divide between former President Donald Trumps fierce loyalists and those who want Trumpism purged from their party. The partyโs future success โ and maybe its survival โ depends on whether Republicans in competitive states like Virginia can re-create a coalition that moves beyond Trumpโs hardcore base. โI like to think Iโm a little more polished than President Trump. AdโIf they disenfranchise the people of Virginia, I will declare the Republican Party is dead," Chase warned.
Sen. Amanda Chase files federal lawsuit against Virginia Senate after censure
Sen. Amanda Chase is filing a federal lawsuit against the Senate of Virginia after she was censured last month. The Democratic-controlled state Senate voted 24-9, rebuking Republican Senator Amanda Chase for what they call a โpattern of unacceptable conduct.โ The censure comes after she voiced support for those who stormed the U.S. Capitol. According to an announcement from Chaseโs team, attorneys are filing a lawsuit on Monday against the Senate of Virginia in United States District Court in the Eastern District of Virginia for a civil rights violation. Chase represents Virginiaโs 11th District and is also running for governor. Many of the comments that Senator Chase made were in line with that,โ said Democratic Senator John Bell, who represents Virginiaโs 13th district and introduced the resolution against Chase.
Sen. Amanda Chase stands by comments after being censured by Virginia Senate
LYNCHBURG, Va. โ The woman who was censured by the Virginia Senate is standing by her words. I donโt think Iโve said or misspoken,โ said Chase, who represents Virginiaโs 11th district. We canโt make seditious comments or insightful comments. Many of the comments that Senator Chase made were in line with that,โ said Bell, who represents Virginiaโs 13th district. AdChase, who is also running for governor, says she plans to sue the Virginia Senate.
Virginia Senate approves measure rebuking Amanda Chase
Virginia State Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, listens to debate during the Senate session at the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)RICHMOND, Va. โ The Virginia Senate on Wednesday approved a measure rebuking one of its most far-right members for a โpattern of unacceptable conduct,โ including an allegation that she voiced support for those who participated in storming the U.S. Capitol. On a vote of 24-9, the Democrat-controlled chamber advanced a resolution censuring Amanda Chase, a senator from suburban Richmond who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor. [Facebook suspends Sen. Amanda Chaseโs account after posting false claims]The vote followed a long debate that featured scathing rebukes from Chaseโs colleagues on both sides of the political aisle. In previous remarks on the floor, Chase had defended those who stormed the Capitol, including Ashli Babbitt, a woman who was shot by U.S. Capitol Police.
Facebook suspends Sen. Amanda Chaseโs account after posting false claims
Virginia State Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, listens to debate during the Senate session at the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)UPDATESen. Amanda Chase issued an official statement regarding Facebook suspending her account on Friday morning. ORIGINAL STORYFacebook has suspended the official account of Virginia State Senator and Republican candidate for Virginia Governor, Amanda Chase, for posting false theories and other disputed claims. โWe no longer have free speech here in America.โFacebook continues to restrict free speech. Because what I have to say does not fit their narrative my Senator Amanda Chase page has been silenced for 60 days.
West Virginia state lawmaker among several who joined, observed US Capitol turmoil
Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase, an outspoken Trump supporter who is running for governor, attended the president's rally Wednesday in which Trump urged supporters to march to the Capitol. Washington, D.C., officials said the FBI and the local Metropolitan Police Department were leading the investigation into identifying the participants in Wednesdayโs violence. John Bryan, a West Virginia attorney representing Evans, was defiant that the delegate will not resign despite lawmakers from both parties seeking to expel him. The Republican speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates, Roger Hanshaw, said Wednesday night that Evans will need to โanswer to his constituents and colleaguesโ for his actions. I'm following the crowd.โLike several other political first-time winners in Novemberโs West Virginia elections, Evans swept aside a Democratic rival to win his seat representing Wayne County.
Radford University student-led event to happen despite community backlash
RADFORD, Va โ A student-led rally at Radford university set for Saturday will continue despite concerns from city residents. The Bigger Picture Rally is set to begin on Muse Quad Saturday afternoon, but Radford Mayor and University Faculty Member David Horton said there has been a concerning amount of misinformation about the event. Lots of online speculation about the event has been circulating by people including Virginia Senator Amanda Chase who took to Facebook criticizing the event and university President Brian Hemphill. Radford spokesperson Caitlyn Scaggs said the students have taken all the right steps to host the event. Only students, faculty and anyone with a valid Radford ID card will be able to attend the event on Saturday.
Virginia Senate approves police reform banning chokeholds, shooting at moving cars and other measures
RICHMOND, Va. โ The Virginia Senate approved wide-ranging police reform legislation Thursday that would prohibit the use of chokeholds, restrict no-knock search warrants, and expand the grounds to decertify law enforcement officials who commit misconduct. The legislation, Senate Bill 5030, passed along party lines, and includes many of the measures protesters around the country have called for since the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Democrats hailed it as a landmark achievement they said preserves public safety while promoting civil liberties and addressing urgent needs. Other aspects of the bill would require police to issue warnings before firing weapons and prohibit shooting at moving motor vehicles. Some Republican senators cast the bill passed Thursday as a disaster for police officers that would empower criminals and cost innocent lives.
A return of Gov. Terry McAuliffe? Former governor raises money more than declared candidates combined
ROANOKE, Va. โ Although former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe hasnโt announced plans to run for governor, he certainly has far more funding than his would-be opponents. He previously announced that his political action committee, Common Good VA, raised $1.7 million in the first half of 2020. McAuliffe served as the Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018. The Virginia Public Access Project sorted the data provided by the Virginia Department of Elections.
Governor candidate Amanda Chase, other Republicans denounce Robert E. Lee statue removal
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. Sen. Amanda Chase, who is currently the sole Republican candidate for governor in Virginia, is denouncing the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond. According to a release from her campaign, Chase voiced her opposition from Richmonds Monument Avenue on Wednesday. Removing the Robert E. Lee statue is a cowardly capitulation to the looters and domestic terrorists, said Senator Chase. Other Virginia GOP lawmakers are also speaking out against the removal of the statue. The Governors decision to remove the Lee statue from Monument Avenue is not in the best interests of Virginia.
Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy formally launches bid for Virginia governor
Jennifer Carroll Foy formally launched her bid for Virginia governor Wednesday, using email and social media to make an initial appeal to voters amid the social distancing constraints of the coronavirus pandemic. Many Democrats are expected to get into the race to replace Democratic Gov. Carroll Foy quietly filed paperwork to run last month. In a biographical video released Wednesday, Carroll Foy describes being discouraged from running for her House seat, especially when people learned she was pregnant "not with one but with two babies." Carroll Foy said she thinks Northam has done a "good job" responding to the pandemic but said there's always room to "be bolder in our response."
No, Gov. Northam has not left Virginia to go to his N.C. beach house during the stay-at-home order
Ralph Northam has not left the state of Virginia since issuing the executive order requiring Virginians to stay at home, according to his spokesperson. A Facebook post states that numerous people in Dare County, North Carolina, had seen or heard about Northam going to his vacation home on a regular basis. Northam has been working on behalf of Virginians seven days a week and has not left the Commonwealth since stay-home orders went into place. An update from last night regarding Governor Northam being sighted in NC and todayโs General Assembly session. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Wednesday, April 22, 2020โOur initial report is that this is a false claimโฆ that this is not true,โ said Senator Chase.
'Virginians deserve betterโ: Republican Virginia state senator announces run for governor
RICHMOND, Va. โ The first Republican in Virginia has announced her intention to be the next governor of Virginia. On Monday afternoon, on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol, Sen. Amanda Chase, who represents Virginiaโs 11th Senate District, announced her candidacy. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Monday, February 17, 2020Her district includes all of Amelia County and Colonial Heights, as well as most of Chesterfield County. She was first elected in 2015 to the Virginia State Senate. Posted by Senator Amanda Chase on Monday, February 17, 2020On the Democratic side, Gov.