Sometimes, a poll shows a result so stunning that it generates headline on top of headline. That was certainly the case with a Fox News poll released Thursday that showed Republican Glenn Youngkin with an 8-point lead over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia’s gubernatorial race.
But while Youngkin has certainly closed out the race strong, he’s likely not running away with this election. A look at all the data suggests that this race remains far too close to call. Case in point: A Washington Post-Schar School poll published on Friday morning had McAuliffe with a well within the margin of error 1-point lead over Youngkin among likely voters. CONTINUED
Harry Enten, CNN
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