D.J. Spiker
D.J. Spiker is a veteran Virginia political commentator, who has been writing for Bearing Drift for almost a decade. He formerly served as Executive Director of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia. He earned his Masters in Public Administration from James Madison University, as well as his undergrad degree from JMU. He's also Bearing Drift's in-house beer expert, with half a decade experience in the craft beer industry.
Police are Now Shooting Licensed Gun Owners – Where is the GOP?
A police-involved shooting of a man who notified the officer he was carrying, complied with the commands and was shot anyway. The State is now shooting legally armed citizens.
New Poll Has Trump and Clinton Tied in Virginia
A new poll just released today shows Trump and Clinton deadlocked at 38% a piece.
DEVELOPING: McAuliffe Under Federal Investigation by Department of Justice
Governor McAuliffe is the focus of an active investigation into alleged illegal campaign contributions, including some from foreign nationals.
Kaine for VP? It’s His Best, and Only Option
Tim Kaine for Hillary’s VP? After Mark Warner’s near-miss, VP is Kaine’s only political hope.
Game Over Conventions, Primaries, You Win
Anyone know why a convention with 3 positions on the ballot takes 9+ hours? Me either.
Convention Upcate: Cuccinelli Will NOT Seek 2017 Gubernatorial Nod
Cuccinelli is out in 2017.
JMU Students to Protest RPV Convention Because Trump… Isn’t Coming
JMU students intend to protest at the 2016 RPV Convention Saturday, but not protesting the actual convention…just against Donald Trump…who won’t be there.
Cruz To Announce Hypothetical VP for Hypothetical Presidential Run
Ted Cruz won’t be in the general election, but he’s announcing a VP anyway. Next week, expect his SECDEF pick.
Sorry, RNC Delegates, You Don’t Need a GoFundMe Page [UPDATED]
No, it doesn’t cost $2500 to drive to CLEVELAND, OHIO. No, you don’t need other people to pay for your trip.
D.J. Spiker to Seek DEMOCRATIC Nomination for Lieutenant Governor
My pic is way cooler than everyone else’s.
