Cline: “Washington is a mess” — but bipartisan repairs are possible Evan Jones March 13, 2019 1 minute read Rep. Ben Cline Freshman Republican Congressman Ben Cline says he and some Democratic colleagues have found agreement on one thing: that Washington is a mess. And he says fixing it will require a bipartisan effort. He spoke with WFIR’s Evan Jones: Share: Post navigation Previous: German Chef brings international flare to LewisGale cafeteriaNext: Iron Horses start pushed back, Liberty goes to big dance Related Stories Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0