You beat me to it. I just finished reading Kurt Schlichter's piece you linked. Excellent read and I think he is right. The anti-gun left has woke up Virginians who didn't vote or were paying close attention this last election. It's been great watching people who believe in 2A/RKBA standup and organize to protect their rights!
Virginians have learned the hard way that elections have consequences - but I'm glad they are not going to go down without a fight - so to speak.