Thinking a bit more on it I think the counties/sanctuary cities are winning the argument on more than one side:
The VA wins in the last election shows how an election can be bought by the influence of big money from outside of the state.
Also shows how a tyrannical government can not only attempt to pass un-Consitiutional laws, but also be willing to use armed force against it’s own citizens.
Then there is the possibility of withholding state funds from these cities and counties. The state taxes them, but withholds funds from them. Also the action of a tyrannical government.
I think the VA State government is making the argument for the need not only for the 2ndA, but for local militias.