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Becoming an Informed Voter
Olivia D. Hunt
Liberty University
GOVT 220: American Government
Lizabeth Minuto
Fall 2024
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Becoming an Informed Voter
Political History of the 9th District of Va for the Past 25 Years?
Out of 13 Voting periods, the 9th District primarily voted for a Democratic U.S. House
from 1998 until 2008. The Ninth Distinct has been a majority Republican U.S. House from 2010
until now. Regarding the Electoral College votes, Virginia has voted Republican from 1996 till
2004, and Democratic from ‘08 until the current voting period. It is evident from statistics that
Virginia had a decent Republican history until the election of former President Obama.
Does the 9th District of Va Have a Long Tradition of Supporting One Party?
The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the state, it’s also
one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts of the Ninth
District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the Blue Ridge.
The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties. This happened
when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth district is a known
big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this would be how in 2020,
Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of Virginia has had a historic
pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
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controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option.
The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the state, it’s also
one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts of the Ninth
District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the Blue Ridge.
The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties. This happened
when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth district is a known
big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this would be how in 2020,
Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of Virginia has had a historic
pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
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technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 28
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 29
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 32
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 34
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 36
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 37
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 38
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 39
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 54
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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Hunt 57
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
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technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option.
The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the state, it’s also
one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts of the Ninth
District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the Blue Ridge.
The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties. This happened
when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth district is a known
big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this would be how in 2020,
Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of Virginia has had a historic
pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
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controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option.
The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the state, it’s also
one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts of the Ninth
District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the Blue Ridge.
The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties. This happened
when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth district is a known
big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this would be how in 2020,
Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of Virginia has had a historic
pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
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technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
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controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
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technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
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controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
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technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
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controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
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technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
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Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
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value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
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claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
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Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
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performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
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Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
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legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
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Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
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Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
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controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
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the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
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traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
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How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
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Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
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in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
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100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
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would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
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Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
Hunt 188
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
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Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option. The ninth district is “the strongest Republican congressional district in the
state, it’s also one that was Democratic until a dozen years ago” (Yancey, 2022). There are parts
of the Ninth District that have always been historically Republican, like areas located near the
lOMoARcPSD|61774779
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Blue Ridge. The basis of the major party change was due to a shift in the major coal counties.
This happened when George Bush carried the district over to Al Gore, and currently, the ninth
district is a known big win for Republican candidates (Yancy, 2022). A good example of this
would be how in 2020, Trump took 68.6% of the votes of the district. Overall the state of
Virginia has had a historic pattern of voting majority Republican from ‘98 till ‘04, and primarily
Democratic from
‘08 to the current voting periods.
How Did Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Come to Power?
Morgan Griffith was elected to represent the ninth district in the U.S. House of
Representatives on November 2, 2010. Before this Griffith was a member of the House of
Delegates from ‘94 till ‘11 where he spoke on behalf of the Eighth District. In 2000 he was the
House Majority Leader and was the first Virginia Republican to acquire that position. He also
served as a member of the House Administration Committee, which oversaw the daily
performance of the Capitol Security and House of Representatives providing insights into federal
elections. He was also on the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Oversight and
Investigations, Energy, and the Chairman of Energy for the 118th Congress. He is still a member
of the Commerce Committee and House Energy.
Mark Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and later reelected for his
third term in November 2020 (Mark Warner Biography). Warner “serves as Chairman of the
Select Committee on Intelligence and as a member of the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and
Rules Committees” (Mark Warner Biography). Warner has also been the essential negotiator and
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author for several legislations focused on “rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, improving
cybersecurity, restoring domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, rebounding from
the COVID-19 crisis, and investing in underserved and underbanked communities” (Mark
Warner Biography).
Examples of Legislation Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Have Sponsored in the Last 4
Years
Morgan Griffith sponsored a Bill for the Energy and Commerce Committee for the
House. On November 10, 2021, H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of
2021 became Law. This bill provided “statutory authority for certain regulations governing the
modification, transfer, and termination of a registration to manufacture, distribute, or dispense
controlled substances” (Griffith, 2023). This bill terminated the registration entities and
individuals when they died, discontinued business, etc. Griffith also sponsored another Bill for
the Energy and Commerce Committee for the House. On May 30, 2023, H.R.467 - HALT
Fentanyl Act passed the House and was received by the Senate, read twice, then sent to the
Committee on the Judiciary. This bill “permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class
into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A Schedule I controlled substance is a drug,
substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical
value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under
the Controlled Substances Act” (Griffith, 2023). Under this bill offenses that involve 100 mg or
more fentanyl-related materials are subjected to the same consequences as fentanyl-related
analogues resulting in a 10+ mandatory prison term.
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In February of 2024, Mark Warner sponsored a piece of legislation that went by the name
of the Access to Family Building Act, which was aimed at protecting IVF. This legislation would
“establish a federal right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive
technology (ART) for all Americans who need it, pre-empting state efforts to limit access and
helping ensure no hopeful parent – or their doctors – are punished for trying to start or grow a
family” (Mark R Warner Press Releases). The Supreme Court “struck down decades of precedent
in overturning Roe v. Wade, we’re seeing more and more extreme attacks on women’s health
care and reproductive freedom,” (Mark Waner). In June 2023 he sponsored a piece of legislation
that was aimed at Alzheimer’s support, care, and research. These bills would “build on the
important progress that has been made to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s rn advanced
the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee by a 20-1 vote” (Mark R.
Warner Press Releases). In March of 2023, Warner sponsored a bill that would aid in the
recouping of bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of bank failures. This piece of
legislation is also known as the Deliver Executive Profits on Seized Institutions to Taxpayers
(DEPOSIT) Act. This Act “would hold executives of failed banks like SVB accountable for the
mismanagement of the funds they were trusted with by allowing the Treasury Department to
claw back bonuses and stock profits – ensuring they are held financially responsible and the
burden of their actions does not land on the shoulders of consumers or taxpayers” (Mark R
Warner Press Releases).
How Do the Interest Groups Rate, Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner?
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Conservative interest groups have rated Griffith ranging from 74% to 100% in the last 14
to 16 years. On topics such as abortion and family, he has received majority conservative support
for his decisions. Leading one to reason he likely leans toward more conservative views. In 2014
the American Family Association (AFA), The Christian Coalition of America, and the Family
Policy Alliance gave him a 100% rating. Planned Parenthood Action Fund rated him a 0%, and
the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America rated him a 100% in 2023-24. In 2021-2022 ACLU rated
Morgan Griffith 13%, In and in 2021 the ADA rated Griffith 0%. Mark Warner was rated
100% by the ACLU and ADA.
Do Morgan Griffith and Mark Warner Reflect My Values?
Morgan Griffith does reflect my political values. He holds a traditional and conservative
outlook. He supports the regulation and limitation of government, the lowering of taxes, and
traditional energy source/energy independence. These political values align with what I am
looking for as a representative of me in Congress. Griffith checks quite a few of my needed
boxes when looking to vote for a conservative official to represent me and my values.
Mark Warner does not typically reflect the values that I would look for in a political
representative. I am more of a conservative-leaning individual, so his Liberal leaning policies
and interests would not particularly interest me or what I stand for as a whole.
Scripture says that we must “Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from
each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.. and appointed them to have authority over
you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and tens and as tribal officials”
(Deuteronomy 1:13-15), NIV). We must remember as voters to appoint the appropriate
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representatives to speak on our behalf, and Morgan Griffith is a good example of a worthy
conservative option.
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References
Griffith, M. H. (2023, August 9). H.R.1899 - Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act
of 2021. Congress.gov.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1899?s=10&r=47
Griffith, M. H. (2023). H.R.467 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Halt Fentanyl Act. Congress.gov.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/467
Mark Warner Biography. U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner. (n.d.).
https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/biography U.S.
Representative Morgan Griffith. Morgan Griffith. (n.d.).
https://morgangriffith.house.gov/biography/
Virginia presidential election voting history - 270towin. 270toWin.com. (n.d.).
https://www.270towin.com/states/Virginia
Vote Smart: Facts for all. Mark Warner Ratings and Endorsements. Vote Smart. (n.d.).
https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/535/mark-warner
Vote Smart: Facts for all. Morgan Griffith’s Ratings and Endorsements. (n.d.).
https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/5148/morgan-griffith
Warner & Kaine introduce right to IVF act - press releases - Mark R. Warner. Mark R. Warner
Press Releases. (n.d.).
https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2024/6/warner-kaine-introduce-right-
toivf-act
Warner sponsors legislation to recoup bank executive bonuses and stock sales in the case of Bank
Failure. Mark R. Warner. (2023a, March 22).
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https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/warner-sponsors-legislation-to-r
ecoup-bank-executive-bonuses-and-stock-sales-in-the-case-of-bank-failure#:~:text=Mar
%2022%202023,are%20held%20accountable%20for%20mismanagement
Warner-sponsored legislation to bolster alzheimer’s care and research passes through committee.
Mark R. Warner. (2023b, June 15).
https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/6/warner-sponsored-legislation-
tobolster-alzheimer-s-care-and-research-passes-through-committee
Yancey, D. (2022, October 20). Why are the 6th and 9th districts so predictably Republican?
Cardinal News.
https://cardinalnews.org/2022/10/21/why-are-the-6th-and-9th-districts-so-predictably-rep
ublican/
