The Virginia governor is getting presidential buzz, but he’s focused on winning a Republican trifecta this November—an “off-off year” election that could catapult his career. The state’s senators are sounding the alarm bells: “I’m a little bit amazed that this isn’t a higher priority at the White House,” Senator Mark Warner tells VF.
request for comment to the DNC was not returned by the time of publishing.)
Adds Warner, “This is not a presidential year, not a gubernatorial year, not even a congressional year. This is an off-off year where it’s just the state legislature, and voters aren’t that engaged. I’m a little bit amazed that this isn’t a higher priority for the political operation at the White House.”in 2021 thrust the former financier into the political spotlight as the first Republican to win statewide office in Virginia in a dozen years.
It’s clear Youngkin sees the potential for this election cycle. “I want to hold our House, and I’d like to flip our Senate. And I think we’re doing a really good job in Virginia, and I think this is a chance to bring that to voters,” he
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The quiet economic engine that is Cleveland's NASA Glenn Research CenterNASA leaders look to reach the next generation of NASA Glenn employees during the Space Summit in Clevelaland.
Read more »
Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Cabinet secretary Kay Coles James steps downJames will join the governor’s political action committee, Spirit of Virginia.
Read more »
Kay Coles James resigns as Virginia’s secretary of the commonwealthSecretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia Kay Coles James has resigned, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.
Read more »
Glenn Youngkin tamps down 2024 speculation: 'I'm not in Iowa'Gov. Glenn Younkin (R-VA) insisted he is 'focused' on Virginia's legislative elections this November when asked about his presidential ambitions.
Read more »