Here’s how political leaders from Virginia and outside of the commonwealth, on both sides of the referendum question, responded to Friday’s state Supreme Court ruling.
The ‘yes’ side
Democratic Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi: “This [Supreme Court of Virginia] decision does not exist in isolation. It comes amid years of assaults on fundamental civil rights, the battles for voting rights, escalating hyperpartisanship, and coordinated efforts to erode public trust in democratic institutions. … In a time of growing national instability and political chaos, the Commonwealth has a responsibility to stand firmly in defense of democracy. Virginians understood this responsibility and made
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