California’s gubernatorial recall turned out to be a blowout — given Democrats’ enormous numerical superiority in the state.
WASHINGTON — California’s gubernatorial recall turned out to be a blowout — given Democrats’ enormousBut the upcoming gubernatorial race in Virginia promises to be a much closer contest, due to the state’s history and President Biden’s declining standing.released over the weekend found Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe leading Republican Glenn Youngkin by just 3 points among likely voters, 50 percent to 47 percent.
Among all registered voters, McAuliffe’s advantage was 6 points, 49 percent to 43 percent. Both results were within the poll’s margin of error. That McAuliffe’s lead is smaller among likely voters than it is among all registered voters suggests that Democrats are facing an enthusiasm gap, which isn’t surprising for this election that always takes place the year after the presidential., the party that controls the White House has lost this contest every time with the one exception of 2013, when McAuliffe narrowly defeated Republican Ken Cuccinelli after Barack Obama’s re-election win.
The other warning sign for Democrats in this poll is Biden’s job rating at 46 percent, which reflects his national overall numbers in the low- to mid-40s.for Democrats ahead of this Virginia race that’s just 43 days away, as well as heading into next year’s midterms.
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