Republicans Fall Just Short in Virginia,
but There's More to the Story
Posted By: minuteman, 11/8/2023 1:09:36 PM
The 2023 election was another disappointing affair for Republicans. Kentucky and Ohio both produced results that should leave the GOP questioning what changes need to be made before the all-important 2024 election arrives. With that said, there were some bright spots. Specifically, in Virginia, Republicans showed a surprising level of strength despite falling short of taking the legislature. That's probably not what you are getting from the headlines this morning, but the numbers show an overperformance by the Glenn Youngkin-led GOP there.
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Via The Hill (emphasis added):
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