Bob Thomas

Former GOP Delegate 28th District - @VaHouseOfDelegates. #CivilAirPatrol Pilot. Software Consultant. #USMC Veteran. Floridian

[Erik @e_cdalton]

As a lifelong Democrat, I didn’t know what to make of Charlie Kirk. I’ve since spent several lunch breaks watching his debates (FULL videos) and have come away with the impression that we got him all wrong. The reaction from those on my side of the aisle have really made me rethink whether we’re on the right side of history.

Well, I’m crossing the aisle—I just registered as a Republican.

Anyone else?

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@FuzzeePundit @SpanbergerForVA @BarbaraComstock @Denver4VA This!

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@SenatorLocke

[Jason Miyares @JasonMiyaresVA]

Jay Jones’ early release policy allowed Daniel Vanover to groom and assault an 11-year-old girl.

How many more innocent victims will it take before Jay Jones admits he is too soft for Virginia?

[Jamie Metzl @JamieMetzl]

I served on the National Security Council under President Clinton. I was Joe Biden’s Deputy Staff Director of the Senate foreign Relations Committee. I voted for Kamala Harris and have been a vocal critic of many dangerous and undemocratic actions taken by President Trump.

But I’m not a blind tribalist and am perfectly comfortable praising President Trump for bold and courageous actions in support of America’s core national interests, as he took last night.

Iran has been at war with the United States for 46 years. Its regime has murdered thousands of American citizens. Its slogan “death to America“ was not window dressing but core ideology. It was racing toward a nuclear weapon with every intention of using it to threaten America, our allies, and the Middle East region as a whole.

No actions like this come without risks, and I imagine the story will get more complicated over time, but that’s why these types of decisions are complicated.

Although I believe electing Kamala Harris would have been better for our democracy, society, and economy, as well as for helping the most vulnerable people in the United States and around the world, I also believe VP Harris would not have had the courage or fortitude to take such an essential step as the president took last night.

[dan turrentine @danturrentine]

It was too depressing to write this last night, after we got off air, so I went to bed. But, it needs to be said by more Democrats: this was not an impeachable offense, and Trump did not need congressional approval for one precision attack under the circumstances, just as Obama did not when striking Bin Laden. Why can’t our Party just say it’s great we achieved the objective and destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites, god bless the soldiers who carried this out and made it home safely, god bless our country, military, allies, and we look forward to a full intel briefing. 🇺🇸. If one must then assert Congressional authority at the moment, add that any escalation will require congressional approval. And if you must, express concern for where this may go and what might come next.

But, for so many in my Party to knee jerk with unhinged calls for impeachment - and sadly omit in their statement support for Iran not having nuclear weapons, which has been a principle of our Party for 40 years -is truly TDS.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@notlarrysabato Burn! 🤣

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@ScVanValkenburg Leave it to the localities. Each has specific needs and has elected officials who are accountable to the voters to make those local decisions.

[Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. @Bob_Ehrlich]

Trump had nothing to do with an unfunded education mandate or state hiring spree or too high Medicaid costs or (way) over budget transportation projects or hostile business environment but..he is responsible for Maryland’s credit downgrade? Gotta throw the flag. What a farce.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@Matt4VA Mad you didn't buy this morning?

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@Matt4VA Guarantee? Interesting and willing to see the facts behind said guarantee.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@notlarrysabato Technically, I think the question would be "is actually a very good idea, eh?" 😉

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@SpanbergerForVA Hard pass.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@RepJeffries Past tense.... we did overcome.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@RepSpanberger Waah..... Win next time, and you all can appoint whomever you deem worthy.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@Matt4VA Not really......

[Byron Donalds @ByronDonalds]

The "Trump Effect" – 72 hours after winning the 2024 Election:

🇺🇸First female Chief of Staff appointed
🇺🇸NYC to stop giving debit cards to illegals
🇺🇸US companies bring production home
🇺🇸Stock market hitting all-time-highs
🇺🇸Bitcoin hitting all-time-highs
🇲🇽Newest migrant caravan breaking-up
🇶🇦Qatar agrees to evict Hamas leaders
🇵🇸Hamas wants "immediate" end to war
🇦🇫Taliban claims to want "new chapter"
🇨🇳China wants "peaceful coexistence"
🇷🇺Russia is "ready" to speak with the US
🇪🇺EU wants to buy US gas, not Russian gas
🇺🇦Ukraine leaders in talks with Trump/Elon

REMINDER: Trump will still be President-Elect for 72 more days.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@Matt4VA Gotta admit, you had me second-guessing my new home State of Florida. Whew, 10 points, we both know that is a whooping in politics. Good luck with the rest of your calls, but I'm sleeping soundly tonight.

[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@BarackObama @KingJames https://t.co/3E63bbTC5T

[Clay Travis @ClayTravis]

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[Bob Thomas @BobThomasVA]

@ProjectVirginia @JasonMiyaresVA @JasonMiyaresVA was my seatmate in the House of Delegates. Smart, articulate, and principled. He always read bills in detail and understood every one he voted on. If you needed help understanding current law, he was a go-to resource. I'm not surprised at his success.