Depends on what you mean by "explicitly", doesn't it? Did he say, in so many words, that he supported those positions? No. Did he make it clear that he did support them? Yes. |
| Anyone else just happy that this is the end of Youngkin? Either he comes out in support of a ban and becomes unelectable with his moderate appeal or he doesn't and he becomes unelectable after alienating his base. |
| this will never pass. it would be bad for VA reputation as a business friendly state. As long as Bezos opposed a ban, VA would not be so stupid to ban. Plus, oither states have tried this and its not holding up |
It would be interesting to see what happens if his hand is forced. Will the independents/"crt" parents stick with him? |
+1 He's a Trumphumper. |
Nope, the VA GOP will lose state-wide for another decade just like last time. |
You confirmed the point. Not only was he not running on those things, he didn't even express support according to you. That is more than what Mitt Romney did in Massachusetts, who expressed support but said he wouldn't push any of these things. |
Government policy should be dictated by corporations? |
He could have done that, but he didn’t. Because he DOES want to push those things. He said he’d “go on the offense” against women’s rights after the election. He couldn’t talk about it before the election or he’d lose the Independent vote. Words right out of his mouth. |
? You think companies in TX are fleeing over their abortion ban? Actually, lots of young people moving to TX. https://cw33.com/news/texas/study-millennials-are-moving-to-these-texas-cities-more-than-most-in-us/ I know NoVa thinks it's immune to state politics, but it isn't. |
and that federal act also includes interracial relationships. Can you imagine if Congress didn't have this act, and SCOTUS pushed marriages back to the states just like abortion rights? All those gay couples and interracial couples in VA would be breaking VA state law. |
If VA goes full religious extremist then we are out of here. |
Lmao. He's already unelectable. Do you know nothing about how VA gubernatorial politics work? I hope you don't live here, but if you don't, stop worrying yourself about things that don't concern you. |
Do you really not understand a politician can state how he personally feels and keep it separate from what he intends to pursue? It's simply not enough for you when a candidate says they're pro life but won't pursue an abortion ban. They must say they're in favor of no holds barred, abortion til end of the pregnancy or they're an extremist, religious zealot. |
DP. Plenty of governors go on to other elected positions. |