In this episode, Matt breaks down why Virginia Democrats swept the 2025 elections — and why winning was the easy part. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and Democrats up and down the ballot focused relentlessly on affordability, housing, healthcare, and working-class economics. Voters rewarded that clarity, rejecting culture-war politics and the chaos of Trump-era cuts that hurt federal workers, contractors, and families across the Commonwealth.
But just days after the election, Senate Democrats — including Tim Kaine — struck a deal to end the shutdown without securing ACA subsidies, leaving millions at risk of higher premiums. That cave-in makes one thing clear: the real fight now moves to Richmond. With unified control, Virginia Democrats must deliver on the bold agenda they campaigned on.
Matt outlines four key areas where Democrats can make good on their promises:1. Repeal Right-to-Work, a racist, anti-worker legacy that suppresses wages and weakens protections.2. Restore and modernize the minimum wage plan, updating it for today’s cost of living.3. Lower healthcare and prescription costs through Medicaid expansion and drug caps.4. Regulate data centers and stabilize energy costs to protect communities and consumers.
Virginians didn’t vote for caution — they voted for action. Democrats have the momentum and the mandate. Now they must use it to deliver for working families and prove that the trust voters placed in them was worth it.
