Virginia is for worriers: Governor race poses real risk to Dem agenda

The Democratic Party’s fortunes are increasingly tied to someone who’s never served a day in federal office: Terry McAuliffe.

Losing ground in a Virginia gubernatorial campaign once seen as a near-lock for Democrats, McAuliffe has sought to nationalize the race — calling out congressional inaction and President Joe Biden’s waning popularity as he tries to mount a return to an office he held four years ago. If McAuliffe loses, it could put a chill on Democrats’ agenda and prompt hand-wringing over whether the party failed to boost him enough in a difficult race against Republican Glenn Youngkin. CONTINUED

Heather Caygle & Burgess Everett, Politico


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