Advance Morning News
It's Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Today, Virginia was swamped by a Blue wave last night - can Dems capitalize? Hank Silverberg on the state races, and Donnie Johnston on gas and beer joints.
A Changing of the Guard in Stafford, Fredericksburg - A Blue Wave Across the State
By Martin Davis
Stafford led a Blue wave Tuesday. Strong messaging, old-fashioned door-knocking, and the long coattails of Abigail Spanberger were the difference. Now, Dems must prove they can deliver.
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Big Wins in General Assembly for Democrats
By Hank Silverberg
Richmond will turn very Blue in January.
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DONNIE JOHNSTON: On Gas Prices, Beer Joints, and Other Odds and Ends
By Donnie Johnston
“Finding cheap gas is like having the first ripe tomato. It is more about bragging rights than anything else.”
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