Archive - The Cloture

Can We Maybe Chill on the Historic Events?

As an Elder Millennial, I have seen some things.

Dec 20, 2022 •

May 2021

Virginia is for (Democratic Policy) Lovers

I hate to say it, but I think we can safely declare Virginia is no longer a swing state. Christopher Newport University's (CNU) Wason Center for Civic…

May 7, 2021 •

February 2021

Political and news analysis and everything in between.

Welcome to The Cloture by me, Rachel West.

Feb 25, 2021 •

July 2020

Just Wear the Dang Mask

Why am I writing about face coverings on a political blog even though these things shouldn't be political? Because that's what we do. We politicize the…

Jul 20, 2020 •

December 2019

Three Things That Could Happen With Virginia Democrats in Power

Virginia Democrats have control of the General Assembly for the first time in more than two decades. Here are three things I think will pass in the next…

Dec 7, 2019 •

August 2019

Everything in Your Life is About Politics

Why do we continue to say we shouldn't politicize the very things that are a result of politics? Every aspect of your life is controlled by politics…

Aug 4, 2019 •

May 2019

The Beast Has Awoken

May 19, 2019 •

Former Virginia Governor Mulling Second Run?

Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is reportedly considering a second run for the Commonwealth's top spot. I know what you're thinking. But…

May 11, 2019 •

February 2019

Richmond is in Flames

April. 1865. Richmond is burning. January. 2019. Richmond is burning. Remember that time I wrote a whole thing about how Virginia is for lovers, not…

Feb 10, 2019 •

September 2018

Accountability in the #MeToo Era

What do you do when you have a Supreme Court nominee who has multiple sexual assault allegations against him? You definitely don't rush his…

Sep 25, 2018 •

August 2018

Virginia Is for Lovers, Not Bigots and Racists

As we approach the anniversary of the horrific events in Charlottesville, it's important for us to know one thing: Corey Stewart does not reflect the…

Aug 7, 2018 •

June 2018

The Implications of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement

After 30 years as a Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement. With a tumultuous political environment, what does this mean…

Jun 28, 2018 •

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