{"id":2437442,"date":"2025-05-21T12:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gerry-connollys-death-temporarily-unites-democrats-and-republicans\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:49:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:49:12","slug":"gerry-connollys-death-temporarily-unites-democrats-and-republicans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gerry-connollys-death-temporarily-unites-democrats-and-republicans\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerry Connolly&#8217;s death temporarily unites Democrats and Republicans"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgerry-connollys-death-temporarily-unites-democrats-and-republicans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2437442&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Gerry Connolly, a Democratic representative from Virginia, passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with esophageal cancer.His death brought an outpouring of condolences from both Democrats and Republicans, highlighting a rare moment of unity in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-can-have-access-to-only-some-of-trumps-financial-records-judge-rules\/\" title=\"... Can Have Access To Only Some Of Trump\u2019s Financial Records, Judge Rules\">polarized political climate<\/a>. The news broke during a House Rules Committee session, prompting Chairwoman Virginia Foxx to request a moment of silence.<\/p>\n<p>Members of Congress paid tribute to Connolly&#8217;s dedication to public service and his compassionate demeanor. He was remembered as a gentleman who engaged positively with colleagues, nonetheless of their political affiliations. both Speaker Mike Johnson and members from the Fairfax Republican Party expressed their condolences, acknowledging Connolly&#8217;s lifelong commitment to serving Virginia. Other politicians and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >public figures echoed similar sentiments<\/a>, recognizing his impact on the community.<\/p>\n<p>Connolly is survived by his wife, Cathy Smith, and daughter, Caitlin Connolly, and he is the third Democratic House member to pass away as the november election, which has affected the dynamics of the House majority.While many tributes praised his legacy, a few critical voices emerged, indicating that opinions about political figures can be complex, even in death.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gerry Connolly&rsquo;s death temporarily unites Democrats and Republicans<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2127612\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The death of Democratic Virginia Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418130\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gerry Connolly\">Gerry Connolly<\/a>, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418130\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">died on Wednesday<\/a> after battling esophageal cancer, prompted a swarm of well-wishes from both sides of the political aisle.<\/p>\n<p>The House Rules Committee was in session early Wednesday when the news of Connolly&rsquo;s death broke. Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) interrupted the hearing to announce that their fellow committee member had died at age 75.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3418252\/trump-cabinet-officials-testify-capitol-hill-2026-budget-requests\/\">Top Trump officials testify about 2026 budget on Capitol Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418137\/johnson-trump-final-language-big-beautiful-bill\/\">Johnson to call Trump about final language before &#8216;big, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/\" title=\"... .... ... dies at 75\">beautiful bill&#8217; heads<\/a> to floor vote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418130\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/\">Congressman Gerry Connolly dies at 75<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I ask us all to stop and say a prayer for his family,&rdquo; Fox said. &ldquo;Please take some time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2945812&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=c72e25f8dbd650e8435f2fb4c616c513\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some were in the middle of television segments when they received the news of Connolly&rsquo;s death. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) was asked for his reaction while on <em>CNN News Central<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&lsquo;ve traveled with him with the NATO Parliamentary and just always a gentleman. Always greeted you with a smile. Always polite,&rdquo; McCormick said. &ldquo;Didn&lsquo;t always see things the same as everybody else, but always a pleasure to work with. He will be missed, for sure.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2945886&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=10455&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=bf6e06bdd58419334a9e4a9c26bc508f\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;Gerry was one of the nicest, funniest people up here in Congress,&rdquo; Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) said on MSNBC&rsquo;s <em>Morning Joe<\/em>. &ldquo;It was an honor to serve with him, and it just continues to seem that cancer takes the best among us.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2945890&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=10455&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=506533d8bc5b8ee87406a9afb973bcc8\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;We are saddened to learn&nbsp;of the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For decades, he dedicated his life to serving the people of Virginia. Our prayers are with his family, friends, and the people of Virginia&rsquo;s 11th district during this difficult time,&rdquo; House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) posted on X.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are saddened to learn&nbsp;of the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For decades, he dedicated his life to serving the people of Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Our prayers are with his family, friends, and the people of Virginia&rsquo;s 11th district during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1925188341785297091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;The Fairfax Republican Party extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Congressman Connolly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time,&rdquo; the organization said on X.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Fairfax Republican Party extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Congressman Connolly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fairfax GOP (@FairfaxGOP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FairfaxGOP\/status\/1925180219876388895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m saddened to hear about my fellow Virginian, Congressman Gerry Connolly&rsquo;s passing. He will be remembered for his lifetime of service and dedication to the Commonwealth of Virginia,&rdquo; Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) said. &ldquo;Please join me and Tracy in praying for the Connolly family and the constituents of Virginia&rsquo;s 11th District.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&rsquo;m saddened to hear about my fellow Virginian, Congressman Gerry Connolly&rsquo;s passing. He will be remembered for his lifetime of service and dedication to the Commonwealth of Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Please join me and Tracy in praying for the Connolly family and the constituents of Virginia&rsquo;s&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OIU8JRVxVX\">pic.twitter.com\/OIU8JRVxVX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Congressman John McGuire (@RepJohnMcGuire) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJohnMcGuire\/status\/1925179804602515525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;The passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly marks the loss of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-new-jersey-governor-us-representitive-james-florio-dies-at-85\/\" title=\"Former New Jersey Governor, US ...resentitive James Florio Dies at 85\">longtime public servant<\/a> who represented Northern Virginia in both local and federal office,&rdquo; Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) said. &ldquo;My thoughts are with his family, staff, and all those mourning his loss today.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly marks the loss of a longtime public servant who represented Northern Virginia in both local and federal office. My thoughts are with his family, staff, and all those mourning his loss today. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PjS4DXAhph\">pic.twitter.com\/PjS4DXAhph<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (@RepJenKiggans) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJenKiggans\/status\/1925172941966196940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;Congressman Gerry Connolly embodied what it means to be a true public servant,&rdquo; Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Lamont Bagby said. &ldquo;We will miss him and send our deepest condolences to his family, staff, and those he touched across Virginia and our country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congressman Gerry Connolly embodied what it means to be a true public servant.<\/p>\n<p>We will miss him and send our deepest condolences to his family, staff, and those he touched across Virginia and our country. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QqIV6hNcQM\">pic.twitter.com\/QqIV6hNcQM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lamont Bagby (@DPVAChair) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DPVAChair\/status\/1925173523267366954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Bagby&rsquo;s predecessor, Susan Swecker, criticized a reporter who pointed out Connolly&rsquo;s poor health last December. In since-deleted posts, Swecker suggested that the reporter delete his account.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Virginia Democratic Party Chair&rsquo;s response to to my reporting warning that Gerry Connolly was terminally ill back in December <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O364JTdPf3\">pic.twitter.com\/O364JTdPf3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kenklippenstein\/status\/1925179285976826250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Other reporters also piped in. Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta shared his personal connection to Connolly.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Very sad news. Congressman Connolly was a true fighter for the district where I grew up in Fairfax County and fought especially hard for the federal workers being harmed by DOGE. RIP,&rdquo; Acosta said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Very sad news. Congressman Connolly was a true fighter for the district where I grew up in Fairfax County and fought especially hard for the federal workers being harmed by DOGE. RIP. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KgzVJy7sQ7\">https:\/\/t.co\/KgzVJy7sQ7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jim Acosta (@Acosta) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Acosta\/status\/1925167649652113880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;Gerry Connolly refused to retire despite having terminal cancer. He just died. As a result, there&rsquo;s another empty seat that would be filled by a Democrat. That makes passing the Big Beautiful Bill slightly easier,&rdquo; writer and podcast host Matt Stoller said. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a cultural prohibition on speaking ill of the dead, but I don&rsquo;t believe that should apply to public figures whose death fosters political consequences they could have otherwise avoided. Gerry Connolly was a selfish and corrupt man, and he died like he lived.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">There&#8217;s a cultural prohibition on speaking ill of the dead, but I don&#8217;t believe that should apply to public figures whose death fosters political consequences they could have otherwise avoided. Gerry Connolly was a selfish and corrupt man, and he died like he lived.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/matthewstoller\/status\/1925170759523066025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Several Virginia candidates responded to the news, including Levar Stoney, a candidate for lieutenant governor.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I knew Congressman Connolly for nearly 20 years. He was a true public servant who dedicated his career to supporting Virginians,&rdquo; Stoney said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I knew Congressman Connolly for nearly 20 years. He was a true public servant who dedicated his career to supporting Virginians. Brandy and I are sending our deepest prayers and condolences to the entire Connolly family. May he rest in peace. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XZ6cQX78Ly\">https:\/\/t.co\/XZ6cQX78Ly<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Levar Stoney (@LevarStoney) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LevarStoney\/status\/1925180977933918429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly,&rdquo; attorney general candidate Jay Jones said. &ldquo;A titan of public service, he dedicated his life to serving his constituents with passion, integrity, and commitment. My heartfelt condolences to his family and all who were touched by his incredible work.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. A titan of public service, he dedicated his life to serving his constituents with passion, integrity, and commitment. My heartfelt condolences to his family and all who were touched by his incredible work. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EGfXZP32Zf\">https:\/\/t.co\/EGfXZP32Zf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jay Jones (@jonesjay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jonesjay\/status\/1925172314024403349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418130\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>CONGRESSMAN GERRY CONNOLLY DIES AT 75<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Connolly is the third Democratic House member to die since the November election. 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