Best news in a long time.
The Dems stole the special election in Virginia 6th Senate in a recount (which Republicans NEVER win) by 11 votes. Northam (now Lt. Gov) had won that district for the Dems by over 4000 votes in 2011. So there has been a significant shift demonstrated by both of these special elections. Unfortunately, the intentional and treasonous sabotage of the 2013 Virginia elections by many in the Virginia GOP-e, prevented a significant Republican breakthrough. Those candidates who went down in 2013 were found with bullets in their backs. This is the reality of politics in America today, where conservatives have more to fear from those in their own camp than in their official opponents or even the media.