A 2019 HRC award provides an argument against McAuliffe's claim that Youngkin is "anti-gay"

An update on Virginia politics.

In June, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe has called his Republican opponent Glenn Youngkin the “most anti-gay candidate in Virginia history.”

Brandon Jarvis @Jaaavis

.@TerryMcAuliffe talked to me about how he differs from Youngkin on workforce development."There is a difference," he said. "You think of Glenn Youngkin, the most anti-gay, anti-woman candidate in Virginia history. Businesses do not want to come to a state that discriminates."

Now Youngkin’s campaign is pointing out this 2019 award the Human Rights Campaign gave to The Carlyle Group.

The Carlyle Group @OneCarlyle

“Once again, we are proud to have achieved a perfect score on the @HRC’s Corporate Equality Index. We know there is much work to be done and look forward to continuing the progress for our LGBTQ colleagues.” – Carlyle Co-CEOs, Kewsong Lee & Glenn Youngkin tinyurl.com/y5rtzsoe

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Edward-Isaac Dovere @IsaacDovere

Just caught up with @TerryMcAuliffe, and asked him—as someone who’s known Cuomo for years, and now running for governor again himself—if @NYGovCuomo should resign: “Yes. He can’t serve anymore. He doesn’t have the capacity to govern.”

Edward-Isaac Dovere @IsaacDovere

I pointed out to McAuliffe that he called for Northam to resign, Northam didn’t, and he’s gone on to recover his popularity. McAuliffe says that’s different b/c he believes Northam saying he wasn’t in the blackface picture.For Cuomo, “we have 11 women who are very, very credible”

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia

Del. @carterforva says farewell to the Virginia House of Delegates after two terms, says "I have been the only socialist elected to any southern legislature and when i leave that number will go back down to zero" bluevirginia.us/2021/08/thursd…

Blue Virginia @bluevirginia

Interesting...four Republican Senators voted for the budget bill (HB7001) - Emmett Hanger, Tommy Norment, Frank Ruff, Jill Vogel. That's up three from last night, when only Sen. Hanger voted for the budget bill. bluevirginia.us/2021/08/thursd…

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VPM @myVPM

Evidence shows cloth masks do reduce the spread of COVID-19, contrary to a recent claim from Rep. Bob Good, reports @PolitiFactVA.

vpm.orgPolitiFact VA: Evidence Shows Cloth Masks Provide COVID-19 ProtectionRep. Bob Good has questioned the value of cloth masks in reducing the spread of COVID-19. PolitiFact VA reviewed the available evidence, and finds Good’s conclusion is false.

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Governor Northam requires vaccine for state employees by September

Beginning Sept. 1, Virginia will require its state workers to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or be tested for COVID-19 every week. This policy will impact approximately 122,000 employees.

“The only way to end this pandemic is to for everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19,” said Governor Northam. “As head of state government, we have a responsibility to lead by example and ensure the safety of our employees and the people they serve. The three vaccines are safe, effective, free, and widely available, and I strongly urge every eligible Virginian to get their shot. The time for waiting is over.” 

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe applauded the news from Northam. Thank you [Governor Northam] for your leadership,” he tweeted. “Every Virginian needs to go and get vaccinated! Let’s get out of this pandemic TOGETHER!”

Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin commented on the vaccine a few days ago.

Glenn Youngkin @GlennYoungkin

Data show the COVID vaccine saves lives. That’s why I chose to get the vaccine. Virginians have the right to decide for themselves, but if you are in a high-risk category, I especially encourage you to get vaccinated.

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