Ryan McDougle
@RyanMcDougle
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Dad, Husband, Republican Leader of the Virginia Senate | @vasenategop | @rslc
Joined November 2009
This case was never about partisanship. It was about process, fairness, and the simple principle that you cannot change the Constitution by ignoring the Constitution. The court made clear that elections matter, notice matters, and the rules apply to everyone - even those in
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The ruling is a major setback for Democrats’ efforts to redraw the lines in the state.
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Virginia Republicans are fighting every day to deliver more affordability for working families!
No snow days allowed in the Senate! We are here in the General Assembly Building fighting for real affordability and common sense policies!
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No snow days allowed in the Senate! We are here in the General Assembly Building fighting for real affordability and common sense policies!
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Hanover County Administrator John A. Budesky has signed a declaration of local emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern. For the latest information on warming centers, emergency alerts and more, visit https://t.co/QVMxcoHDDP.
#HanoverVA
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Repeat after me: - I will complete travel before the storm arrives. - I will stock my emergency kit before the storm. - I do not need to go out for more snow snacks during the storm. - I will listen to VDOT & not drive during the storm.
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🚨Senate Democrats just BLOCKED @RyanMcDougle’s proposal to eliminate tax on overtime pay in the Commonwealth. This common-sense policy is an easy way to put money back in the pockets of some of the hardest-working people in Virginia, but Democrats won’t even allow debate on
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Democrats have been in power in Virginia for ~48 hours and they’ve already introduced a bill to ban the hand-counting of election ballots… "Prohibits such ballots from being counted by hand for any reason…"
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Even when we disagree with many of the new Governor’s policies, our Caucus is united in praying for her and the responsibilities she now carries. We ask God to grant her wisdom, grace, courage, and steady judgment as she makes decisions that will affect every corner of our
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Virginia Democrats campaigned on affordability. But what was their very first priority after winning power? ❌NOT repealing the car tax. ❌NOT repealing the grocery tax. ❌NOT eliminating taxes on tips and overtime. ❌NOT increasing the standard deduction. ❌NOT ending
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🚨Senate Democrats BLOCK amendment requiring victims to be made whole before voting rights are restored. An amendment offered by @RyanMcDougle would require the victims of violent felons to be made whole before the voting rights of the perpetrator are restored. Democrats just
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🚨Today begins the Virginia legislative session. Virginia Republicans have proposed bills that will: ✅Cut taxes for working families ✅Lower energy costs ✅Stimulate more growth & investment in the Commonwealth Virginia Democrats, after promising to focus on “affordability,”
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🚨Virginia Democrats’ war on Right-to-Work would reduce personal income by $25.8 BILLION. So much for “affordability.”
A new study commissioned by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce (@VAChamber) finds that repealing Virginia's right-to-work law could have significant effects on VA's economy. @JCarrollFoy is proposing a bill to repeal VA's right-to-work law, but @SpanbergerForVA opposes the idea.
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🚨Election Day in SD-15 is TOMORROW! JOHN THOMAS is the common-sense conservative who will deliver for everyday Virginians in the state senate. Learn more about John & his platform here: https://t.co/4FxXYtVkKr For more info & to make your plan to vote today:
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Congratulations to John Thomas, our Republican candidate for SD-15! 🎉 John is a strong conservative voice who will fight for safer communities, better schools, and a stronger economy for Virginia families. The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus is proud to stand with him and we
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🚨Early voting for SD 15 starts TOMORROW. Election Day is JANUARY 6 JOHN THOMAS is the common-sense conservative who will deliver for everyday Virginians in the state senate. Learn more about John & his platform here: https://t.co/4FxXYtUMUT The deadline to register or
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Congratulations to John Thomas, our Republican candidate for SD-15! 🎉 John is a strong conservative voice who will fight for safer communities, better schools, and a stronger economy for Virginia families. The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus is proud to stand with him and we
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Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Watch Live: State Sen. @RyanMcDougle (R) & @SpeakerDonScott (D) sit down with @POLITICO’s @brakktonbooker to talk policy priorities in the Commonwealth's next legislative session. Tune in to our #POLITICOPower event ⬇️
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Proud to see this hard work pay off! #GoDukes
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Congratulations to John Thomas, our Republican candidate for SD-15! 🎉 John is a strong conservative voice who will fight for safer communities, better schools, and a stronger economy for Virginia families. The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus is proud to stand with him and we
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It’s no @JMUFootball but happy to be at the Commonwealth game at UVA today. Great atmosphere, great representation for Virginia’s schools.
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