In the second segment of the April 21, 2026, broadcast, host Charlie James focused on what he termed a "huge power grab" by Virginia Democrats. The discussion centered on Governor Abigail Spanberger signing HB 965, which officially entered Virginia into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This legislation pledges the Commonwealth's 13 electoral votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the nationwide popular vote, regardless of the outcome within Virginia itself. James criticized the move as an attempt to circumvent the Electoral College, noting that Virginia is now the 18th state to join, bringing the compact to 222 of the 270 electoral votes needed to take effect.
The segment also highlighted the April 21 special election referendum taking place that same day, where voters were deciding on a controversial redistricting amendment. James argued that these combined efforts—the popular vote compact and the push for mid-decade redistricting—represent a coordinated effort by state leadership to consolidate partisan power and bypass established constitutional norms.
Apr 21, 2026
