Just in case there’s any doubt about what’s at stake in control of the Virginia State Senate, and the crucial need for Democrat Aaron Rouse to win the SD07 special election on January 10, check out far-right-extremist VA Sen. Amanda Chase (R)’s post about how Republicans are going to “spend the 2023 session addressing the overturning of Roe versus Wade,” with Youngkin “preparing a 15 week bill” and Chase “preparing a life begins at conception bill.” As Aaron Rouse says:
“Radical Republicans are ready to ban abortion in Virginia. But if we win this seat, we won’t let them. Send me to Richmond and I’ll be the last line of defense for women’s reproductive rights in Virginia.”
For more on Aaron Rouse and why this race matters so much, see:
- Why the Virginia SD7 Special Election on January 10, 2023 Matters a LOT – and Why Democrats REALLY Need to Win It! (For starters, this election could make the difference on women’s reproductive freedom in Virginia.)
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Endorses Aaron Rouse for Virginia State Senate (“If elected, Aaron Rouse will champion reproductive freedom”; his Republican opponent “is a danger to Virginians’ health and rights.”)
- Video: Aaron Rouse Releases New TV Ad “Deciding Vote” (“Republicans in Richmond are trying to pass a new ban on abortion in Virginia and Kevin Adams—he wants to join them.”)
- POLITICO: How one Virginia special election [in SD07 on 1/10/23] became the next abortion battleground (“This seat is critical to ensure that we can protect the rights of women’s reproductive health care.” – Councilman Aaron Rouse)
- Aaron Rouse: “We’re going to win this special election, and it’s because we’ve got an army of supporters behind us!” (“‘23 will be a big year for @vademocrats! Let’s roll!” – Former Del. Jay Jones)
- Dems Won In Georgia, Which Is Great News! “Now let’s bring our focus back to Virginia,” Including the Crucial Special Election for State Senate on January 10, 2023!
- VA Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse Announces Candidacy; Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA02) Says “Rouse is precisely the leader we need in the Virginia Senate”
Oh, and check out Rouse’s far-right opponent:
- Hard-Right-Republican SD07 Nominee Made “Special Guest Appearance” at Rally Organized by Anti-Democracy, Trumpist “Big Lie” Group with Ties to Michael Flynn, Roger Stone, etc. (This guy’s also strongly against women’s reproductive freedom.)
- SD7 GOP Nominee Praised Post (“Brilliantly Truthful!”) by Anti-Abortion Extremist Roy Moore Which Said That People Are “Too Soft To Place A Killer In A Well Deserved Tomb, But Brave Enough To Kill A Baby Before He Leaves The Womb”
Any further questions about why this race matters so much?!?
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