![Eddie Garcia, who served in the U.S. Army, is running for Senate in Virginia. Photo courtesy of campaign website](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-19-at-11.24.53-PM.png)
Republican Senate candidate appeals to W&L voters
Eddie Garcia spoke to students as a part of his ongoing pre-election college tour
![Donald Trump Jr. slams the Biden administration and calls for support for his father’s presidential campaign.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S3_TrumpJr2_Fountain-1-e1710263042495-1200x613.jpg)
Donald Trump Jr. confuses students with disorganized speech and conspiracies
The former president’s son slammed the Biden administration and defended the events of Jan. 6
![Donald Trump addresses students and praises Washington and Lee in a pre-recorded video.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9396.jpeg)
Donald Trump wins Mock Convention’s GOP nomination
Trump’s win was no surprise, students said. But the speakers sparked disagreement and conversation
![Georgia Governor Brian Kemp waves to the audience after sharing his thoughts on the future of the Republican Party.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/S3_BrianKemp_Stephenson-e1707941759639-1200x872.jpg)
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp outlines a new vision for the Republican Party
The Georgia governor shared his goals for how the party can regain trust among voters ahead of the November election
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Primaries reveal party problems
A deeper dive into the party dynamics negate surface-level similarities
![The Democratic party headquarters in downtown Lexington. Members of the Republican Party are espousing the rhetoric of fascism, opinion writer Jack Evans argues.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_4932-900x675.jpeg)
The failure of the red wave
Congratulations, Republicans. You’ve played yourselves