D.J. McGuire
D.J. is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor in Economics at Tidewater Community College, a cost estimator, and a self-described progressive conservative. He has said the political spectrum "has thrown me around like a Martian Congressional Republic Navy vessel dropping into combat maneuvers from a 3g burn with no crash couch."
Governor Northam Blows Up the Narrative With I-81 Upgrade Plan
As the General Assembly prepared to argue about tax itemization, tax refunds, and windfall spending (while finding ways to avoid…
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Begins … Without the United States
Our withdrawal from the TPP was a singular failure of America’s leadership – and President Trump is not solely to blame.
Why Jay Powell Should Stay Right Where He Is
President Trump is asking about getting the Chair of the Fed fired. It would be a serious blow to the Fed’s independence. Moreover, one the need to maintain sound money, Powell is right and Trump is wrong.
Trump Leaves Syria With Fight Against Daesh Unfinished and With Putin Ascendant
Donald Trump lost Syria — check that, he gave Syria away.
Why I Have Chosen the Democratic Party
After spending nearly 25 years in the GOP, why a Republican activist changed parties three years ago
The End of the Weekly Standard
After 23 years, its final issue is Monday
What the Georgia Runoff Told Us
Tuesday night was Election Runoff Night in Georgia. The results give some hope – and some concern – to both parties.
COPN: The Big Health Care Reform Issue That’s Still Out There
Republicans and Democrats in Richmond can make Virginia more prepared for the newly insured by allowing for more providers to respond to the demand.
So How Are Things for the Democrats These Days?
The election results for the Democrats were good enough to flip the House on Election Night (and the Virginia delegation…
RPV Gets the November Blues … Again
In many ways, Virginia was a microcosm of the nation in last night’s midterm elections.
