What have Virginia Republicans been tweeting about the past few days, when the top story has been “Zero-tolerance policy means zero humanity”, Laura Bush: Separating children from their parents at the border ‘breaks my heart’, Melania Trump weighs in on her husband’s cruel policy. Where are you, Ivanka?, Hundreds of children wait in Border Patrol facility in Texas, etc? See below for a few examples of what’s on Virginia Republicans’ minds (e.g., Flag Day, Father’s Day – ironically!, MORE Flag Day, guns and “exercising my 2nd amendment rights”) and one HUGE example of what isn’t (the aforementioned top national story). Also, see below the Virginia Republicans’ completely ignoring Trump’s “cruel policy” for a few tweets by Virginia DEMOCRATS, decrying said policy. Just a wee contrast between the two parties here, eh?
Wishing everyone a Happy Father’s Day. #VA10 pic.twitter.com/LYNCmU8tbx
— Barbara Comstock (@BarbaraComstock) June 17, 2018
Have a very blessed Eid al-Fitr! #VA10 pic.twitter.com/1PVv6ODjut
— Barbara Comstock (@BarbaraComstock) June 15, 2018
Hope you are having a happy Flag Day! #VA10 pic.twitter.com/AcUqhL8YrR
— Barbara Comstock (@BarbaraComstock) June 14, 2018
Fantastic morning meeting friends & supporters while walking through Tuckahoe #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/l3yu42CWs1
— Dave Brat VA 7th (@DaveBratVA7th) June 16, 2018
In #VA07 team members are prepared to #DefyHistory and #LeadRight with @DaveBratVA7th on #NationalDayofAction ! pic.twitter.com/b5FMuYCVui
— Stewart Bragg (@StewartBragg2) June 16, 2018
#OTD in 1777, the 2nd Continental Congress adopted the #StarsandStripes. Since that time, the flag has stood as a beacon of liberty. Today we honor our flag & the memories of brave men & women who under that star spangled banner gave their all for the cause of freedom. #FlagDay pic.twitter.com/MSRPyrnBuO
— Dave Brat VA 7th (@DaveBratVA7th) June 14, 2018
Being a father has helped me be more patient, brought me inexplicable joy, and made me a better man. #HappyFatherDay to all of you out there who are in that role, biological or otherwise, giving sons and daughters the deeply impactful gift of believing in them, and so much more.
— Scott Taylor (@Scotttaylorva) June 17, 2018
Father & Step-Father: Happy Father’s Day! First, thanks for the “creation event” and for making sure I didn’t get run over in life–although I do remember being told at times to “Go play in the road”. I didn’t take it seriously.? I’m the groovy lad on my step-father’s right lap pic.twitter.com/5EOl3aRRPP
— Denver Riggleman (@Denver4VA) June 17, 2018
Wrapping up a great trip to Lynchburg with a Flag Day Dinner with the Central Virginia Republican Women! #va05 #LeadRight pic.twitter.com/pPZvi2ml1C
— Denver Riggleman (@Denver4VA) June 16, 2018
Great to be in Lynchburg with the @LynchburgYR and my friend @Cline4Virginia! Great support for my campaign all over the district! #NDOA #VA05 pic.twitter.com/65407eUgHG
— Denver Riggleman (@Denver4VA) June 16, 2018
In Lynchburg, exercising my 2nd amendment rights. As a liberty fighter, I will never suppress yours. Oldest daughter and I had a blast. #VA05 #Fathersday #2ndAmendment pic.twitter.com/F6B8tgRctf
— Denver Riggleman (@Denver4VA) June 16, 2018
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army! Thank you for your service pic.twitter.com/oydMZxHdZJ
— Denver Riggleman (@Denver4VA) June 15, 2018
Reflecting on the Greatest Nation on Earth on this beautiful #FlagDay. Long may she wave! https://t.co/uiBqOmXZlq
— Ben Cline (@Cline4Virginia) June 14, 2018
Started the day off in Pearisburg. It is a beautiful day to be out at a festival. #VA9 pic.twitter.com/xx05hyQEuT
— Morgan Griffith (@MorganGriffith) June 16, 2018
We’re back at @NorthernNeckEC for the latest Rural Broadband Task Force meeting. Head over to my Facebook page to tune in! #VA01 pic.twitter.com/uFfJiQsi5h
— Rep. Rob Wittman (@RobWittman) June 15, 2018
Easy fix to kids being separated from parents at the border?
Don’t try to come to the US illegally.#TakeBackVirginia #FireKaine #NoDACADeal #immigration2018 #NoAmnesty#vasen#VAPolitics
— Corey Stewart (@CoreyStewartVA) June 16, 2018
“Demcrats” https://t.co/E6aGOq0xYw
— John Whitbeck (@JohnWhitbeck) June 17, 2018
Thanks to @POTUS https://t.co/pJoQLRdIqI
— John Whitbeck (@JohnWhitbeck) June 15, 2018
We’re still waiting for you to condemn your anti-Semitic nominee, @LeslieCockburn. #VA05 https://t.co/3JSYdQ2Dql
— Virginia GOP (RPV) (@VA_GOP) June 17, 2018
This Father’s Day, while my boys are enjoying this beautiful day with their father, hundreds of immigrant children are being ripped away from their parents, and Congressional Republicans like @RepComstock are silent. #FamiliesBelongTogether #VA10 https://t.co/NYJwZDePkW
— Jennifer Wexton (@JenniferWexton) June 17, 2018
The Administration’s choice to separate children from their parents is a policy choice and not the law. Members of Congress must take action to stop these separations. We can enforce our immigration laws without pursuing cruel policy practices. https://t.co/qawtr8vczx
— Abigail Spanberger (@SpanbergerVA07) June 17, 2018
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops on Wednesday condemned Trump’s immigration policies as immoral.
— Leslie Cockburn (@LeslieCockburn) June 15, 2018
Happy Father’s Day to my father, Herb, and my husband, Robert. But my heart also breaks for every child on our border who is wondering when they will see their dad again, and every family who came here for safety and was instead met with cruelty. This is not who we are. pic.twitter.com/aaE6MG6yop
— Elaine Luria (@ElaineLuriaVA) June 17, 2018
On this #FathersDay, put your dad in your mind’s eye. Or your son or daughter.
Now imagine them being ripped away from you.
Families seeking refuge in America—right now—are being torn apart by this administration. Is this who we are?#KeepFamiliesTogether https://t.co/Qb182dVldf
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) June 17, 2018
We are better than this. In the United States of America, we should have zero tolerance for a policy that separates children, some as young as infants, from their parents. https://t.co/3NbrFTqv2S
— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) June 15, 2018
While Trump and Sessions try to hide behind the Bible and imaginary laws to excuse their separation of families and children, the fact is neither justifies their inhumane and immoral actions. https://t.co/zagcMLtfcb
— Mark Herring (@MarkHerringVA) June 15, 2018
I am horrified by Trump's policy of taking children from their parents at the border. In May I tried to pass an amendment to end funding for family separation (blocked by House GOP leaders).
I just cosponsored the Keep Families Together Act, which would end this cruel policy. pic.twitter.com/Ce1JB9weqb
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) June 15, 2018
I am horrified and disappointed that we would separate children from parents at border crossings, and then house them far from family and homes. These children are innocent. #FamiliesBelongTogether
— Rep. Donald McEachin (@RepMcEachin) June 14, 2018
This is not reflective of American values. https://t.co/cKAtQcgBtk
— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) June 14, 2018
Tomorrow is Fathers Day. Maybe our President will reflect on what it means to be a father and find it in his heart to stop ripping families apart.
— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) June 17, 2018
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