Matt Royer 🤘🏼
@mattroyer.bsky.social
Molly's Husband, VAYD President Emeritus. VA Born & Raised, JMU, He/Him 🇮🇪 ✝️ (Opinions are my own)
Two years ago in another college town, Lily Franklin focused in on the student vote at Tech and lost by 183 votes. She came back 2 years later and won by 2,233.
This year, Andrew Payton did the same thing at JMU and lost only by 257 votes, the closest margin to Tony Wilt in years.
This year, Andrew Payton did the same thing at JMU and lost only by 257 votes, the closest margin to Tony Wilt in years.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Two years ago in another college town, Lily Franklin focused in on the student vote at Tech and lost by 183 votes. She came back 2 years later and won by 2,233.
This year, Andrew Payton did the same thing at JMU and lost only by 257 votes, the closest margin to Tony Wilt in years.
This year, Andrew Payton did the same thing at JMU and lost only by 257 votes, the closest margin to Tony Wilt in years.
While ultimately helping federal workers is good here, the reasons we feel we got nothing and the vitriolic response that we in the Democratic base are feeling is from a few fronts:
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
While ultimately helping federal workers is good here, the reasons we feel we got nothing and the vitriolic response that we in the Democratic base are feeling is from a few fronts:
Tonight, Dems went back on our bullshit again and caved for the promise of nothing. People asked for fighters, just when we were finally showing some backbone, spines just crumble under no pressure.
This is why Dems have lost the American people’s trust because of this wishy washy shit.
This is why Dems have lost the American people’s trust because of this wishy washy shit.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Tonight, Dems went back on our bullshit again and caved for the promise of nothing. People asked for fighters, just when we were finally showing some backbone, spines just crumble under no pressure.
This is why Dems have lost the American people’s trust because of this wishy washy shit.
This is why Dems have lost the American people’s trust because of this wishy washy shit.
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Just bumping this for no particular reason
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If Liberals Are So F***ing Smart, Why Do They Lose So Goddamn Always?
Honestly.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Just bumping this for no particular reason
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I just wanted to relax and take a break from the news cycle and watch football man.
C’mon.
C’mon.
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I just wanted to relax and take a break from the news cycle and watch football man.
C’mon.
C’mon.
There’ll be some folks from outside of Virginia on here taking credit for the historic Dem wins on Tuesday. But don’t be mistaken. Anyone can armchair quarterback.
This was done by Virginians for Virginians.
This was done by Virginians for Virginians.
November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
There’ll be some folks from outside of Virginia on here taking credit for the historic Dem wins on Tuesday. But don’t be mistaken. Anyone can armchair quarterback.
This was done by Virginians for Virginians.
This was done by Virginians for Virginians.
Pointing a gun at someone like this without justification is considered aggravated assault in the state of Illinois.
Source: www.ilga.gov/Documents/le...
Source: www.ilga.gov/Documents/le...
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Pointing a gun at someone like this without justification is considered aggravated assault in the state of Illinois.
Source: www.ilga.gov/Documents/le...
Source: www.ilga.gov/Documents/le...
There were either a ton of young male Trump voters who turned 30 this year
OR
The GOP didn't realize that the reason they won in 2024 was because of the cost of living and economic challenges and relied on Culture War Bullshit™️ and Dems focused on affordability and won them.
OR
The GOP didn't realize that the reason they won in 2024 was because of the cost of living and economic challenges and relied on Culture War Bullshit™️ and Dems focused on affordability and won them.
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There were either a ton of young male Trump voters who turned 30 this year
OR
The GOP didn't realize that the reason they won in 2024 was because of the cost of living and economic challenges and relied on Culture War Bullshit™️ and Dems focused on affordability and won them.
OR
The GOP didn't realize that the reason they won in 2024 was because of the cost of living and economic challenges and relied on Culture War Bullshit™️ and Dems focused on affordability and won them.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Just think about this:
2017 was considered a historic turnaround for Dems in Virginia. We held the Governor’s Mansion and we took a 34-66 Republican majority down to 49-50 R majority.
Tonight we took back the Governorship and took a 51-49 Dem majority to a 64-36 Dem majority.
2017 was considered a historic turnaround for Dems in Virginia. We held the Governor’s Mansion and we took a 34-66 Republican majority down to 49-50 R majority.
Tonight we took back the Governorship and took a 51-49 Dem majority to a 64-36 Dem majority.
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Just think about this:
2017 was considered a historic turnaround for Dems in Virginia. We held the Governor’s Mansion and we took a 34-66 Republican majority down to 49-50 R majority.
Tonight we took back the Governorship and took a 51-49 Dem majority to a 64-36 Dem majority.
2017 was considered a historic turnaround for Dems in Virginia. We held the Governor’s Mansion and we took a 34-66 Republican majority down to 49-50 R majority.
Tonight we took back the Governorship and took a 51-49 Dem majority to a 64-36 Dem majority.
I am truly speechless. This result seemed a million miles away last election night.
Tonight is an amazing night. Well done VA Dems. Virginia solidified Blue state status.
Tonight is an amazing night. Well done VA Dems. Virginia solidified Blue state status.
November 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I am truly speechless. This result seemed a million miles away last election night.
Tonight is an amazing night. Well done VA Dems. Virginia solidified Blue state status.
Tonight is an amazing night. Well done VA Dems. Virginia solidified Blue state status.
Fork found in the kitchen
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Fork found in the kitchen
Tonight, Virginia elected:
- the first woman to be Governor
- the first Muslim and AAPI Lt Governor
- the first Black Attorney General
And that is the message Virginia Democrats are sending to the world.
- the first woman to be Governor
- the first Muslim and AAPI Lt Governor
- the first Black Attorney General
And that is the message Virginia Democrats are sending to the world.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Tonight, Virginia elected:
- the first woman to be Governor
- the first Muslim and AAPI Lt Governor
- the first Black Attorney General
And that is the message Virginia Democrats are sending to the world.
- the first woman to be Governor
- the first Muslim and AAPI Lt Governor
- the first Black Attorney General
And that is the message Virginia Democrats are sending to the world.
Winsome Sears’s final argument in her speech last night: “During COVID, I bought a cutout of Governor Northam, put a facemask on it, took it to the beach, asked it questions, got upset it didn't answer, put it in my basement, and then it scared me.”
Really wish I was joking:
Really wish I was joking:
November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Winsome Sears’s final argument in her speech last night: “During COVID, I bought a cutout of Governor Northam, put a facemask on it, took it to the beach, asked it questions, got upset it didn't answer, put it in my basement, and then it scared me.”
Really wish I was joking:
Really wish I was joking:
I did 4 hours poll greeting this morning at my precinct and had a steady stream of almost 500 voters come in to vote on Election Day and the vibes were immaculate.
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I did 4 hours poll greeting this morning at my precinct and had a steady stream of almost 500 voters come in to vote on Election Day and the vibes were immaculate.
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Insane shit. How can this person be getting even 40% of the vote? Should be zero. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/virg... h/t @mattroyer.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Insane shit. How can this person be getting even 40% of the vote? Should be zero. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/virg... h/t @mattroyer.bsky.social
This Winsome Sears’s final arguement for her Gubernatorial: “clean energy doesn’t work because the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow.”
Just…please vote for Abigail Spanberger before November 4 if you haven’t already…please.
Just…please vote for Abigail Spanberger before November 4 if you haven’t already…please.
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This Winsome Sears’s final arguement for her Gubernatorial: “clean energy doesn’t work because the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow.”
Just…please vote for Abigail Spanberger before November 4 if you haven’t already…please.
Just…please vote for Abigail Spanberger before November 4 if you haven’t already…please.
“Sideshow Sears” does have a nice ring to it
October 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“Sideshow Sears” does have a nice ring to it
Evangelical figures like Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell blurred the lines between faith and Republican politics, convincing followers that to be a “good Christian” is to be a conservative.
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🚨 New piece: The Regressive Evangelism of America, Part 2
How White Christian Nationalists warped history, married Church & State, and weaponized American exceptionalism — from Eisenhower & Billy Graham to Reagan, Falwell, and today’s GOP.
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How White Christian Nationalists warped history, married Church & State, and weaponized American exceptionalism — from Eisenhower & Billy Graham to Reagan, Falwell, and today’s GOP.
👉 www.bytheballot.com/p/the-regres...
The Regressive Evangelism of America Part 2: Country Before God
How the White Christian Nationalists have forever married the Church and State through American Exceptionalism.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Evangelical figures like Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell blurred the lines between faith and Republican politics, convincing followers that to be a “good Christian” is to be a conservative.
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Once again, the WaPo Editorial Board missing the point. The crux of this has nothing to do with NIMBYISM or the WH changing itself (this has happened many times). It has to do with the fact that this is in the middle of the Gov't shutdown without approval.
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www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Once again, the WaPo Editorial Board missing the point. The crux of this has nothing to do with NIMBYISM or the WH changing itself (this has happened many times). It has to do with the fact that this is in the middle of the Gov't shutdown without approval.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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It begs the question:
If they’re this against the anti-fascists, what does that make them?
If they’re this against the anti-fascists, what does that make them?
Trump is manufacturing a new enemy — “Antifa” — to justify using the full power of the government against the Left.
This isn’t about law and order. It’s about power and punishment.
If they’re against the anti-fascists… what does that make them?
Read more: www.bytheballot.com/p/the-antifa...
This isn’t about law and order. It’s about power and punishment.
If they’re against the anti-fascists… what does that make them?
Read more: www.bytheballot.com/p/the-antifa...
The Antifa Straw Men Distraction
How the Trump Administration is Building a Case Against the Left Using False Pretenses
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October 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It begs the question:
If they’re this against the anti-fascists, what does that make them?
If they’re this against the anti-fascists, what does that make them?
Chat, there’s no way he could been lying here when he said he would “never allow the IRS to be used as a political weapon” back in 2019, right? RIGHT?
October 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Chat, there’s no way he could been lying here when he said he would “never allow the IRS to be used as a political weapon” back in 2019, right? RIGHT?
The rhetoric used in these chats are unbecoming of anyone who is leading major political organization especially one that wants to advocate for young people but it’s indicative of the environment MAGA Republicans are emboldening every day.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The rhetoric used in these chats are unbecoming of anyone who is leading major political organization especially one that wants to advocate for young people but it’s indicative of the environment MAGA Republicans are emboldening every day.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Republicans didn’t just “get lucky.” They built power from the bottom up — stacking statehouses, courts, & school boards while Dems obsessed over D.C. If we want to win long term, state legislatures are where the fight is. 🗳️🏛️ www.bytheballot.com/p/the-bottom...
The Bottom Up Approach
Why State Legislatures are way more critical than Congress
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October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Republicans didn’t just “get lucky.” They built power from the bottom up — stacking statehouses, courts, & school boards while Dems obsessed over D.C. If we want to win long term, state legislatures are where the fight is. 🗳️🏛️ www.bytheballot.com/p/the-bottom...
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