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Obama urged voters to support Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate (and the state’s governor from 2014 to 2018), who is deadlocked with Trump-endorsed Republican Glenn Youngkin. Youngkin, a former private equity executive, refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s election for months and has made “election integrity” a focal point of his campaign.
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Youngkin has [tried] to tap into some parents’ anger over progressive education curriculums and Covid-19 policies such as mask usage. Youngkin’s strategy could have bigger implications nationwide: [if his portrayal of government interference in schools works], it could outline a strategy for GOP campaigns in other places.
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The tightening gubernatorial race in Virginia is seen as a harbinger for next year’s midterm elections, which explains why Democratic heavyweights such as Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, and first lady Jill Biden have stumped for McAuliffe.