Bearing Drift: “Honestly, where does one start in trying to explain Virginia politics?
Wednesday’s leadership change by House Democrats should not be considered shocking. Democrats had very close contests for caucus control after they won the majority, so losing that majority would naturally jeopardize their leaders.
Suffice it to say, Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn has never had a firm grip on her caucus having won close leadership elections and she barely lost the vote Wednesday.
Just one vote.
Was Wednesday about the younger more aggressive progressives making a move? Like most things in politics – it’s complicated, but Democrats nationally are losing the enthusiasm of younger progressive voters.”