Virginia reaction divides along party lines to president’s gun executive actions Evan Jones January 6, 2016 1 minute read Virginia’s elected Democrats applaud President Obama’s executive actions intended to reduce gun violence, but Republicans say they are generally misguided and ineffective. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Christiansburg Police are warning people of a phone scamNext: Bowers pondering run for Congress Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026