2021 VA Governors race

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:[twitter] https://twitter.com/jacobkschneider/status/1453157840684728321?s=21[/twitter]

This looks like a scene out of Arrested Development.

It does!! That is hilarious. The comments are great too. Wow. What a clown car.

Almost as funny as these!!

Oh, much much funnier. Especially with the music and the "dancing." What a hoot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:McAuliffe's ads are starting to sound increasingly paranoid, aggressive, and desperate. Whether he wins or not, he's run a despicable campaign and his staff should know a large portion of state residents will never respect him after the vile campaign he's run.

I agree. He's a liar, as has been proven over and over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
McAuliffe falsely claims that Youngkin wants to ban abortion - 4 Pinocchios
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/14/mcauliffes-claim-that-glenn-youngkin-wants-ban-abortion/

WRONG
We know he plans to “go on the offense” against abortion if elected. No more details yet because he’s trying to garner “independent votes”.

[Anonymous]

He’s an evangelical Christian who is anti-choice, anti-gay marriage.

Oh - and he supports Trump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He’s an evangelical Christian who is anti-choice, anti-gay marriage.

Oh - and he supports Trump.

Tim Kaine and Joe Biden are also personally against abortion. Did you know that? And Obama took his sweet time deciding he was pro-gay marriage. Youngkin has pledged to uphold the law, in both cases - regardless of his personal feelings. If that's good enough for your Democratic candidates, it's good enough for Republicans.

McAuliffe said, “Time and again Glenn Youngkin has made it clear: He would ban abortion as governor.”

His statement creates a inaccurate impression that Youngkin has said he would ban all abortions. Youngkin has not said that.
https://vpm.org/news/articles/25688/politifact-va-glenn-youngkin-says-he-wants-to-restrict-abortion-in-virginia-but

In the first debate with McAuliffe back in September, however, Youngkin said he would not sign a Virginia version of the Texas abortion bill. In September, the Washington Post's fact-checker gave McAuliffe "Two Pinocchios" for his claims that Youngkin would ban abortions.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mcauliffe-warns-against-youngkins-far-right-social-agenda-on-abortion-same-sex-marriage-book-banning

Youngkin told the AP that he feels "called to love everyone," but he said that statement was not intended to convey support for same-sex marriage. He did say, however, that same-sex marriage is "legally acceptable" in Virginia.

"I, as governor, will support that," he added.

"As Glenn said, gay marriage is the law in Virginia, and he will support the law as governor," a Youngkin campaign spokesperson told Fox News on Wednesday. "Glenn spoke up when pride flags were destroyed because he believes in respecting everyone and protecting everyone."
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mcauliffe-warns-against-youngkins-far-right-social-agenda-on-abortion-same-sex-marriage-book-banning

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He’s an evangelical Christian who is anti-choice, anti-gay marriage.

Oh - and he supports Trump.

Tim Kaine and Joe Biden are also personally against abortion. Did you know that? And Obama took his sweet time deciding he was pro-gay marriage. Youngkin has pledged to uphold the law, in both cases - regardless of his personal feelings. If that's good enough for your Democratic candidates, it's good enough for Republicans.

I am also “against abortion” (aren’t most people), but extremely pro-choice.

[Anonymous]

^^ And focusing on a few specific scenarios is misleading.

Youngkin can do a lot of damage during his “attack” without the Texas law or banning ALL abortions.

[Anonymous]

Good News!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He’s an evangelical Christian who is anti-choice, anti-gay marriage.

Oh - and he supports Trump.

Tim Kaine and Joe Biden are also personally against abortion. Did you know that? And Obama took his sweet time deciding he was pro-gay marriage. Youngkin has pledged to uphold the law, in both cases - regardless of his personal feelings. If that's good enough for your Democratic candidates, it's good enough for Republicans.

I am also “against abortion” (aren’t most people), but extremely pro-choice.

I'm pro-choice as well - but within reason.

[Anonymous]

We've seen Democrats do a lot of damage locally when they were in complete control of local government. From what I've seen, Youngkin has less of a "to the victor goes the spoils" attitude than McAuliffe. Having a single party dominate both state and local government is not a good situation; it leads to bodies like local schools boards that are echo chambers representing only one point of view, while others feel completely ignored and excluded from the process. We need a mix of perspectives, along with officials who can serve as checks and balances to each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He’s an evangelical Christian who is anti-choice, anti-gay marriage.

Oh - and he supports Trump.

Tim Kaine and Joe Biden are also personally against abortion. Did you know that? And Obama took his sweet time deciding he was pro-gay marriage. Youngkin has pledged to uphold the law, in both cases - regardless of his personal feelings. If that's good enough for your Democratic candidates, it's good enough for Republicans.

McAuliffe said, “Time and again Glenn Youngkin has made it clear: He would ban abortion as governor.”

His statement creates a inaccurate impression that Youngkin has said he would ban all abortions. Youngkin has not said that.
https://vpm.org/news/articles/25688/politifact-va-glenn-youngkin-says-he-wants-to-restrict-abortion-in-virginia-but

In the first debate with McAuliffe back in September, however, Youngkin said he would not sign a Virginia version of the Texas abortion bill. In September, the Washington Post's fact-checker gave McAuliffe "Two Pinocchios" for his claims that Youngkin would ban abortions.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mcauliffe-warns-against-youngkins-far-right-social-agenda-on-abortion-same-sex-marriage-book-banning

Youngkin told the AP that he feels "called to love everyone," but he said that statement was not intended to convey support for same-sex marriage. He did say, however, that same-sex marriage is "legally acceptable" in Virginia.

"I, as governor, will support that," he added.

"As Glenn said, gay marriage is the law in Virginia, and he will support the law as governor," a Youngkin campaign spokesperson told Fox News on Wednesday. "Glenn spoke up when pride flags were destroyed because he believes in respecting everyone and protecting everyone."
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mcauliffe-warns-against-youngkins-far-right-social-agenda-on-abortion-same-sex-marriage-book-banning

All politicos are awarded Pinocchios.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've seen Democrats do a lot of damage locally when they were in complete control of local government. From what I've seen, Youngkin has less of a "to the victor goes the spoils" attitude than McAuliffe. Having a single party dominate both state and local government is not a good situation; it leads to bodies like local schools boards that are echo chambers representing only one point of view, while others feel completely ignored and excluded from the process. We need a mix of perspectives, along with officials who can serve as checks and balances to each other.

Completely agree. And Democrats would say the same thing if the shoe were on the other foot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've seen Democrats do a lot of damage locally when they were in complete control of local government. From what I've seen, Youngkin has less of a "to the victor goes the spoils" attitude than McAuliffe. Having a single party dominate both state and local government is not a good situation; it leads to bodies like local schools boards that are echo chambers representing only one point of view, while others feel completely ignored and excluded from the process. We need a mix of perspectives, along with officials who can serve as checks and balances to each other.

This. Thank you. You have perfectly explained my Youngkin vote. The echo chamber is getting scary.

[Anonymous]

And, to me, a party that enables and supports the destruction of our democracy is the main problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We've seen Democrats do a lot of damage locally when they were in complete control of local government. From what I've seen, Youngkin has less of a "to the victor goes the spoils" attitude than McAuliffe. Having a single party dominate both state and local government is not a good situation; it leads to bodies like local schools boards that are echo chambers representing only one point of view, while others feel completely ignored and excluded from the process. We need a mix of perspectives, along with officials who can serve as checks and balances to each other.

This. Thank you. You have perfectly explained my Youngkin vote. The echo chamber is getting scary.

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