
<p>Let’s take a quick peek at the upcoming gubernatorial race in Virginia. ; And yes, I know the election between former Democrat Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and his Republican opponent businessman Glenn Youngkin will not take place until November 2<sup>nd</sup> – but the Republican Party has already won in that race if the current polls are correct.</p>



<p>Virginia has become a very blue state thanks to northern Virginia’s Fairfax County – a bedroom community for Washington’s overwhelmingly Democrat bureaucrats. ; Four of the past five governors of the Old Dominion state have been Democrats. ; President Biden won the state by more than 10 points over President Trump – 54 to 44 percent. ; In Fairfax County, Biden topped Trump 70 to 28 percent.</p>



<p>It was expected to be a fairly easy win for former Governor McAuliffe to reclaim the Governor’s Mansion after a four-year hiatus. ; But it is not turning out that way.</p>



<p>According to virtually all the leading pollsters, the Virginia gubernatorial race is “too close to call.” ; As of October 12<sup>th</sup>, McAuliffe leads 48 to 46 percent. ; But that is down from a previous poll – and considering the polling margin of error, the race is a statistical tie – and the momentum at this point seems to be going in Youngkin’ s favor.</p>



<p>If Youngkin wins that will be cause for major celebration by Republicans – and a significant recalibration of the 2022 midterm election by the pundits. ; But even if McAuliffe wins in a squeaker, the GOP may not get the office, but they will have shown significant improvement in the vote – and still require a recalibration of the 2022 prospects by the pundits.</p>



<p>Unless the polls are wrong or there is a dramatic turnabout in voter preference, Virginia’s special election is looking like good news for the GOP.</p>



<p>So, there ‘tis.</p>

GOP wins big in Virginia governor race
