NEW VIDEO: RSLC PAC Exposes Virginia Democrats’ Support For Soft-On-Crime Policies

Washington, D.C. – The General Election season will officially begin in Virginia tonight, and crime is set to be a major issue that motivates voters in the coming months. Ahead of tonight's primary results, the RSLC PAC released a video criticizing Richmond Democrats for supporting policies that enable counties to refuse cooperation with law enforcement. The video also highlights how Richmond Republicans are working to eliminate sanctuary cities.

“If you commit a crime, you should face consequences. But Virginia Democrats continue endorsing lenient crime policies that enable dangerous criminals to walk our streets without restraint,” said RSLC PAC Communications Director Mason Di Palma. “While Governor Youngkin and Republicans are dedicated to pursuing justice and enhancing community safety, Richmond Democrats are hindering these efforts, politicizing what should be a collaborative, bipartisan approach to public safety -- and it will cost them in November.”

Watch “Step Up” HERE.

Transcript:

Narrator: “MS-13 isn't just a threat you hear about on the news, it's here in our communities and while Virginia Republicans are fighting to get rid of sanctuary cities, Democrats refuse.”

Senator Scott Surovell: “I think it's mainly a political stunt. The governor does not have authority to tell local police what to do.”

Narrator: “Virginia Democrats are allowing counties to refuse cooperation with law enforcement. That means violent criminals run free while our families are at risk. Keeping Virginia safe shouldn't be political.”

Governor Youngkin: “I need a bunch of Democrats to step up and say, hey, we believe in public safety and we're going to hold jurisdictions accountable.”

Narrator: “Join Republicans in the fight to keep Virginia safe at RSLC. GOP today.”

Background

In 2023, Senate Democrats killed a bill that would have charged a drug dealer with a felony homicide if a user dies of an overdose. Senate Bill 881 failed to make it out of the Senate Judiciary Committee after it was rejected by eight Senate Democrats, while its companion bill received 46 Democratic no votes in the House of Delegates. Democrats opposed the measure despite it being legislation they voted in favor of back in 2019.

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