Virginia's gubernatorial race in a dead heat
The battle for Virginia governor sits in a dead heat just days away from the election. Politico reporter Maya King explains to CBSN's Lana Zak why this race could be critical ahead of the 2022 midterms.
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Tight race for Virginia governor
A new poll by Fox News shows Republican Glenn Youngkin edging ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe among likely voters in the battle to become Virginia's next governor. Journalist Peter Galuszka has been covering the race and joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
Virginia prepares for close election
It's a tight race for governor in Virginia with former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe facing off against Republican Glenn Youngkin. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" to discuss what is important to voters.
Trump makes waves in Virginia election
After supporters of former President Trump interrupted President Biden's appearance at a rally for Terry McAuliffe, the Democrat running for governor of Virginia, Mr. Trump released a statement saying, "see you soon!" Washington Post political reporter Laura Vozzella spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the impact on Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin's campaign, and Youngkin's political ad featuring a mother who wanted a book banned from schools.
National politics in Virginia governor's race
Democrats in Virginia are trying to turn out the vote for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. President Biden took the stage in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday night on behalf of the Democratic contender with polls showing the race remains close between McAuliffe and Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. The president focused part of his speech on tying Youngkin to GOP governors in the South and his relationship with former President Trump. Zach Montellaro, a state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign.
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Biden in late bid to boost McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race
In a rally days before the election, the president called Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin "an acolyte of Donald Trump."
Virginia's governors race remains razor thin
The race for Virginia's governor remains a virtual tie between former governor Terry McAuliffe and Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin, with the election less than a week away. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN AM with more on the race and a look at early voting in the state.
Analysis: Democrats banking early-vote lead in Virginia governor's race
But Republicans are poised to narrow the gap, with most of their votes likely to come on Election Day.
Virginia governor's race virtually tied
President Biden is campaigning for Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe as a new poll shows him in a dead heat with Republican Glenn Youngkin. Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Charlotte Rene Woods joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the race.
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Virginia gubernatorial race in final stretch
Democrat Terry McAuliffe is locked in a fierce battle against Republican Glenn Youngkin in the closely-watched race for governor of Virginia. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN to discuss the candidates and the issues important to voters.
Virginia's governor's race remains close
The race could be a referendum on President Biden's agenda and popularity.
Virginia gubernatorial race tightens ahead of Election Day
There is a growing sense of urgency among Democrats after recent polling showed Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, former Governor Terry McAuliffe, tied with Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. With Election Day just over a week away, former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in Richmond. CBS News political reporters Aaron Navarro and Sarah Ewall-Wice are both on the campaign trail with more.
Virginia governor's race tightens
The Democrat and Republican candidates in the Virginia governor's election are tied, according to a recent poll. This is the first electoral test of the Biden presidency. Greg Schneider of The Washington Post joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak with more.
Tight race as Virginia elects a new governor
Virginia voters will choose between former governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, and businessman Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, in the state's governor's race. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports and Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope joins CBSN to discuss this closely watched race.
Tight race for governor in Virginia
Election day is fast approaching and it looks like it will be an uphill battle for both sides to win the Virginia governor's seat. Voters will choose between former governor Terry McAuliffe and businessman Glenn Youngkin. A recent CBS News poll shows the candidates running neck and neck. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports and Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope joins CBSN to discuss this closely watched race.
Election Day coming in Virginia governor race
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, and businessman Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate are neck and neck in the race to be Virginia's next governor, with less than two weeks until voters head to the polls. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Virginia governor's race extremely close
Virginia voters will select a new governor in less than two weeks, in what many argue is the first major test for Democrats since President Biden was elected. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe to discuss his opponent Glen Youngkin and a top issue in the close race.
Harris campaigns for McAuliffe in Virginia
Virginia's gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is getting a boost from prominent Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS news senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe attended the Democratic candidate's rally Thursday and joined Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss.
Harris to campaign in Virginia for McAuliffe
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe is hoping to get a big boost in the close Virginia governor's race when Vice President Kamala Harris heads to the state Thursday, and former President Barack Obama is slated to go to Virginia this weekend. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN AM with the latest on the race.
Close governor's race in Virginia
The governor's race in Virginia is tightening with less than two weeks to go before Election Day. The latest FiveThirtyEight poll shows former Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee, with a three-point lead over Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Sarah Robinson with the CBS affiliate in Charlottesville, Virginia, joins CBSN to discuss the race.
Virginia's governor race in final stretch
The race for governor in Virginia is in its final stretch with just two weeks to go before Election Day. Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate, and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin have clashed on several issues related to schools from charter schools to vaccine mandates for teachers and students. Stephen Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
McAuliffe makes his pitch to Black voters
As the race for Virginia governor tightens, Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe is making a pitch to the Black voters in the state. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams campaigned for the former Virginia governor over the weekend. Will Weissert, a national political reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of the demographic in the upcoming election.
Colin Powell, first Black secretary of state, dies at age 84
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China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
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