After losing to McAuliffe in 2013, Cuccinelli predicts a Youngkin win in 2021.
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Campaign movements
Terry McAuliffe met with Native American Leaders in Richmond this afternoon.
Glenn Youngkin is continuing his tour across southeast Virginia today.
Pharell Williams and Vice President Kamala Harris are teaming up to campaign for McAuliffe later this week.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Alexis McGill Johnson and Democratic LG nominee Hala Ayala will be holding a conversation Tuesday. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Executive Director Jamie Lockhart will be moderating
Ayala and other Democrats made stops today in Danville, South Boston and Halifax.
Republican LG nominee Winsome Sears was in Virginia Beach this morning.
Virginia Beach African American Political Action Council Endorses Terry McAuliffe
“The Virginia Beach African American Political Action Council's ultimate goal is to place support behind those candidates who can clearly and convincingly demonstrate that they have the best interest of those who live within the communities where we live and serve,” said Venus Marshall, AAPAC Immediate Past President. “We make every effort to work closely with elected officials in our Commonwealth; which is why for each election we carefully assess and then endorse candidates who have demonstrated their capability and commitment. On behalf of our organization, we thank and commend Terry McAuliffe for his desire to serve our community through elected office.”
Youngkin released a new ad featuring a personal testimonial from Laura Murphy
More election news
A survey from the Republican polling firm Cygnal shows McAuliffe and Youngkin tied at 48.3 percent support each among likely voters in Virginia eight days from Election Day. Read more from The Hill.
“I’ve spoken to Pharrell many times on this topic, he’s very upset. That’s one of the reasons why he’s supporting me for governor because as I did before bringing people in,” said McAuliffe. Read more from WAVY
Kim Strassel on 'America's Newsroom: Terry McAuliffe gave a gift to Republicans: “I think this is Terry McAuliffe's gift to the GOP, because here's why education is so potent. It crosses lines. If you look at what Democrats are trying to do, they want to divide the Republican base from those suburban voters that Democrats have been making inroads in. But education is one of those things that unites all sides, and you're seeing that in Virginia, it crosses socioeconomic lines.” Read more from Fox News.
Ken Cuccinelli predicts a Glenn Youngkin win and a Republican sweep of Virginia’s election: “Well, the first rule of holes is stop digging when you're in one, and Terry McAuliffe is violating that rule.” - Read more from Fox News
Youngkin shapes template for post-Trump GOP: “Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin is to be just Trump-friendly enough to keep MAGA-friendly forces happy, but not so close to Trumpism that he alienates independent voters.” Read more from ABC News.
Republican attorney general nominee Jason Miyares released a new TV ad
“Reporter: Student Violence in Alexandria Public Schools
Punching, Kicking and Stomping Classmates and Adults
Two Alleged Sexual Assaults Inside Two Different Loudoun County Schools
Parents Though, Were Never Notified
Narrator: School Children at Risk
But Attorney General Mark Herring Refuses to Help
Herring Failed to Investigate Sex Crimes
Herring Failed to Back School Resource Officers
Jason Miyares: Mark Herring Hasn't Done the Job
But I Will"
Siemens Gamesa Chooses Virginia to Establish First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Facility
Governor Ralph Northam announced during a press conference Monday morning that Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is establishing the first offshore wind turbine blade facility in the United States in Virginia.
Virginia-based Dominion Energy had previously selected the company as its partner for the energy generation project 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.
Siemens Gamesa will lease more than 80 acres of the Commonwealth’s Portsmouth Marine Terminal and will build a facility to produce turbine blades supplying offshore wind projects in North America. The facility, combined with its operations and maintenance activities, will create a total of 310 new jobs, according to the governor’s office.
“Virginians want renewable energy, our employers want it, and Virginia is delivering it,” said Governor Northam. “The Commonwealth is joining these leading companies to create the most important clean-energy partnership in the United States. This is good news for energy customers, the union workers who will bring this project to life, and our business partners. Make no mistake: Virginia is building a new industry in renewable energy, with more new jobs to follow, and that’s good news for our country.”
“Offshore wind energy will create jobs and economic prosperity across the country, and with President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, we’re showing that the United States is open for business on clean energy,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “Virginia is helping lead the way to strengthen the nation’s domestic supply chains of renewable energy and keep energy prices affordable for American households as we strive for a cleaner future.”
“This announcement is a major milestone in the development of Virginia’s first offshore wind project – and the second active offshore wind project in the country,” said U.S. Senator Mark Warner.
“I applaud Governor Northam and Siemens Gamesa for working together on this historic partnership that will bring good-paying jobs to the Commonwealth and strengthen our clean energy economy. Today’s announcement is a testament to Virginia’s talented workforce and robust infrastructure network, including the Port of Virginia, which are key to attract economic development,” said U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.
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