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Yugene Vindman calls for review of Virginia’s State Flag amid controversy over Confederate symbolism

Published April 17, 2024 at 9:53AM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

Yugene Vindman, a Democrat of Lake Ridge, who’s running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in Congress, is calling for a review of Virignia’s State Flag, one of the most unique in the world.

Vindman apologized after a photo posted to X (formerly Twitter) showed him posting with the Confederate State Flag of Virginia. It notes, “While monuments to the confederacy have been coming down and roads glorifying traitors are being renamed around the commonwealth, we need to look at all symbols that represent this tragic history, including our current banner which, frankly, too closely resembles the Civil War version.”

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Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2024 at 4:56PM | Updated April 16, 2024 at 5:17PM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

Eugene Vindman has apologized for posing for a photo while holding the Virginia State Flag adopted by the Confederate state government during the Civil War.

Potomac Local was the first to report on the photo on Monday, April 15, 2024. Vindman asked the person who posted it to X, formerly Twitter, to remove it from the social media platform.

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Photo of Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman with Confederate State Flag sparks controversy on social media

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 12:17PM | Updated April 15, 2024 at 8:26PM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

A photo of Eugene Vindman holding a confederate state flag of Virginia appeared on X, formerly Twitter.

Vindman, a Democrat and a 25-year Army veteran was a key witness in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He is running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 7th District, which includes Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg.

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Derrick Anderson announces Congressional campaign for 7th District

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published April 13, 2024 at 10:39AM | Updated April 13, 2024 at 2:40PM

Anderson addresses the crowd at his announcement.

Derrick Anderson formally kicked off his campaign for Congressional Senate of the 7th district on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Speaking to a crowded room at Highmark Brewery in Stafford, Anderson was introduced by US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer. Delegate Tara Durant also spoke to the crowd.

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Stafford Republican Board of Supervisors members endorse Anderson

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2024 at 8:00AM

Anderson [Photo from Facebook]

Expressing his gratitude, Anderson said, “I appreciate the support from these dedicated public servants. I look forward to fighting alongside them to improve the lives of Stafford County residents.”

Anderson, who grew up in Spotsylvania County, emphasized his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the community, attributing them to what he referred to as “Biden’s failed presidency.” He outlined his campaign’s focus on taking on key issues, including securing the border and restoring America’s standing in the world.

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Yesli Vega endorses Navy SEAL veteran Cameron Hamilton

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 22, 2024 at 10:32PM | Updated January 22, 2024 at 11:18PM

Yesli Vega (center) pictured with Cameron Hamilton (right) and his family.

Yesli Vega will not seek the Republican nomination for the 7th District Congressional race.

Vega was the party nominee in 2022 for the seat now held by Abigail Spanberger. She told Potomac Local News that she endorsed Hamilton at the Prince William County Republican Committee meeting.

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Spanberger touts passage of National Defense Authorization Act

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 16, 2023 at 11:30AM

Spanberger

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D, Va. 7th) press release: “U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize U.S. Department of Defense funding levels, increase troop pay, and help set the nation’s defense priorities.”

“The House-passed fiscal year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 5.2 percent pay increase for U.S. servicemembers. Additionally, the bill includes two Spanberger-led provisions to crack down on dangerous fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations and modernize the United States’ security classification system.”

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Spanberger asks: Are you getting mail?

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 2, 2023 at 11:35AM

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Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D, Va. — Prince William, Stafford, Fredericksburg): “Across Virginia, USPS serves as a vital lifeline. Virginians rely on a strong USPS to deliver not just seasonal cards and heartfelt gifts, but also lifesaving medications and important customer orders. Since we relaunched our USPS survey last week, more than 1,200 Virginians have shared stories — of essential medicines getting lost in the mail, payments to business owners or goods to customers not arriving, late fees being charged when bills arrive past-due or payments are delayed in transit, and so much more.”

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Yeung blasts leftist blog ‘Blue Virginia,’ joins McPike in sitting out 2024 congressional race

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 30, 2023 at 1:11PM | Updated November 30, 2023 at 2:59PM

Yueng / McPike

Two elected officials in our region – Senator Jeremy McPike (D-Prince William, Stafford) and Stafford County Board of Supervisors Garrisonville District Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yueng (also serving as board chair this year) won’t seek higher office.