DCist: Virginia Dems split over RTW appeal

 The progressive wing of Virginia's Democratic Party is pushing for a repeal of the states 74-year "right to work" law while the more moderate wing of the party remains less willing to move repeal forward in the Democratic controlled legislature.

The DCist reports that Delegate Lee Carter (D-Manassas), a self described socialist who is running for state governor, has put forward his third attempt to repeal the legislation that he argues is rooted in segregationist policies and undermines the ability of unions to organize in the state.

Despite voter rejection of a 2016 referendum to enshrine "right to work" in the state's constituion, moderate members of the state legislature are showing signs that they are not eager to move Carter's legislation forward.