Virginia last sent its electoral votes to a Republican presidential candidate in 2004, during George W. Bush’s reelection effort. In the 20 years since, the Old Dominion has favored Democrats for the presidency, although they don’t mind electing Republican governors, like the current Glenn Youngkin.
As of this writing, the RealClearPolitics (RCP) average for Virginia has Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by an average of 5.8 points; but that margin is narrowing, the Old Dominion may possibly be in play (RCP lists it as “Leans Harris”) and the surprising part is the demographic that is narrowing the vice president’s lead.”Washington Secrets” columnist Paul Bedard writes about a new poll at the Washington Examiner:
A Virginia victory on Tuesday may be within reach for former President Donald Trump, according to new polling data showing that he is winning over a key voting group.
A new Cygnal survey shared with Secrets said that the Republican is gaining with non-college-educated voters, which is key to winning in the Commonwealth.
What’s more, Virginia is rare in which voters feel good about the direction under Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
But in the commonwealth that hasn’t picked a Republican presidential candidate in 20 years, Vice President Kamala Harris also has some big positives, such as winning more college-educated voters than President Joe Biden did in 2020. And, said Cygnal, she leads Trump overall by seven points, 50%-43%.
Trump is visiting southern Virginia Saturday, hosting a rally in Salem, which is on I-81 near Blacksburg, home to Virginia Tech, and just west of Roanoke. […]
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