EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 35 MIN
The DOGE Wrecking Ball slams into Virginia, shaking up the Governor’s race
from Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast · host Classical Liberal Party of Virginia
Episode 56: The DOGE Wrecking Ball slams into Virginia, shaking up the Governor’s race. Brian, Chris and Andy discussed the Trump / DOGE reduction of the Federal workforce and how that is impacting Virginia and its large federal workforce and economy, questioning the effectiveness of the “wrecking ball” approach and arguing for more thoughtful and deliberate action to reduce the size and role of the Federal government. That led to a discussion of Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial race where polls show a strong lead for Democrat Abigail Spanberger, as new Republican candidates emerge in a seeming rush to see who can be the most MAGA-licious to Virginia voters. Ensuring Accountability for All AgenciesFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reins in Independent Agencies to Restore a Government that Answers to the American PeopleTrump memo tells federal agencies how to conduct mass layoffsThe states that could feel DOGE cuts the mostWarner: Federal spending cuts could be ‘recipe for disaster’ for Hampton Roads‘A wave of lawbreaking’: Maryland, Virginia lawmakers push back against federal job cutsWith federal cuts looming, Northern Virginia localities face budget crunchVirginia Gov. Youngkin touts new state website for fired federal workersVirginia governor pressed to support federal workers and contractorsDOGE’s next steps involve moving federal workers out of DC areaFederal layoffs shake up Va. ahead of 2025 governor’s raceWho's running for Virginia governor in 2025?Spanberger opens double-digit lead over Earle-Sears in new pollFive Thirty Eight Latest Polls in VirginiaAmanda Chase announces run for governorAmanda Chase, self-described ‘Trump in heels,’ files for Virginia governorHard-right LaRock files for Va. governor, promises ‘Virginia DOGE’Elections in Virginia, 2025. A Republican Party primary takes place on June 17, 2025, in Virginia to determine which candidate will earn the right to run as the party's nominee in the state's gubernatorial election We’re all over Bluesky!CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.orgLiberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.socialBrian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.socialChris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.socialAndy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social More:Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.orgLiberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.orgFacebook: Classical Liberal Party of VirginiaInstagram: classicalliberalpartyvaX, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginiaChris Frashure: The Open ModeAndy’s Substack: America’s Awesome
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Episode 56: The DOGE Wrecking Ball slams into Virginia, shaking up the Governor’s race. Brian, Chris and Andy discussed the Trump / DOGE reduction of the Federal workforce and how that is impacting Virginia and its large federal workforce and economy, questioning the effectiveness of the “wrecking ball” approach and arguing for more thoughtful and deliberate action to reduce the size and role of the Federal government. That led to a discussion of Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial race where polls show a strong lead for Democrat Abigail Spanberger, as new Republican candidates emerge in a seeming rush to see who can be the most MAGA-licious to Virginia voters. Ensuring Accountability for All AgenciesFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reins in Independent Agencies to Restore a Government that Answers to the American PeopleTrump memo tells federal agencies how to conduct mass layoffsThe states that could feel DOGE cuts the mostWarner: Federal spending cuts could be ‘recipe for disaster’ for Hampton Roads‘A wave of lawbreaking’: Maryland, Virginia lawmakers push back against federal job cutsWith federal cuts looming, Northern Virginia localities face budget crunchVirginia Gov. Youngkin touts new state website for fired federal workersVirginia governor pressed to support federal workers and contractorsDOGE’s next steps involve moving federal workers out of DC areaFederal layoffs shake up Va. ahead of 2025 governor’s raceWho's running for Virginia governor in 2025?Spanberger opens double-digit lead over Earle-Sears in new pollFive Thirty Eight Latest Polls in VirginiaAmanda Chase announces run for governorAmanda Chase, self-described ‘Trump in heels,’ files for Virginia governorHard-right LaRock files for Va. governor, promises ‘Virginia DOGE’Elections in Virginia, 2025. A Republican Party primary takes place on June 17, 2025, in Virginia to determine which candidate will earn the right to run as the party's nominee in the state's gubernatorial election We’re all over Bluesky!CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.orgLiberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.socialBrian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.socialChris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.socialAndy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social More:Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.orgLiberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.orgFacebook: Classical Liberal Party of VirginiaInstagram: classicalliberalpartyvaX, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginiaChris Frashure: The Open ModeAndy’s Substack: America’s Awesome
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