Lynn R. Mitchell
Lynn Mitchell is the Editor-in-Chief of Bearing Drift. She has been a fixture of the Virginia political commentary scene since 2006. Active in local and statewide politics, Lynn has coordinated campaigns and served in various Party leadership roles. She has served on official boards in the area including trustee with the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, and currently sits on the Augusta County Library Board. Originally from the Richmond area, she and her husband live in the Shenandoah Valley.
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor endorses Garrison Coward for the 68th District of the Virginia House of Delegates
The endorsement is significant because of Eric Cantor’s influence and experience in the Richmond area.
Monmouth University Poll: Super Bowl 2019 Interest Dips
Favorite team? TV commercial? Food? There’s a poll for that….
Challenger 33 Years Later … the Nation Tuned In To See a Teacher In Space
Today is a reminder of the loss of seven space pioneers who helped pave the way for those who followed.
ICYMI: Bearing Drift’s Weekend Roundup
It’s the weekend and time to catch up with all the great Bearing Drift posts you may have missed.
What Does ‘Bearing Drift’ Mean?
It’s a nautical term chosen by our founder that describes….
National Young Republicans Bringing Their Spring Meeting to RVA
Their mission is to help Virginia Republicans increase their numbers in the General Assembly.
Dave Bourne Officially Kicks Off 20th House District Campaign
The kick-off will be at 6:00 Thursday night at the Staunton Hampton Inn.
Today: 20th Annual American Democracy Conference in Charlottesville
Hosted by the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Center for Politics as part of the “Democracy in Perilous Times: Unprecedented Challenges and Controversies.”
Legislation to Lift the Age Cap on Autism Health Coverage Passes Committee Unanimously
“This is a great first step to ensuring 10,000 Virginians on the autism spectrum get access to needed healthcare.”
Statement of Speaker Kirk Cox on Federal Court’s Selected Redistricting Modules
‘Eastern District Court selected a series of legally indefensible redistricting modules that attempts to give Democrats an advantage’
