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Virginia Elections and Policy Extremism
46:03 - 52:00 (05:57)
The recent Virginia elections showed that policy extremism will not sustain election wins, with voters instead prioritizing economy, education, and safety. The playbook of Glenn Youngkin could also be useful for Democrats to embrace.
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The Virginia gubernatorial election saw a response to policy extremism as voters rejected defunding the police, despite the Democrat's calls for police reform, as they prioritize issues like economy and education.
46:03 - 50:08 (04:05)
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The Virginia gubernatorial election saw a response to policy extremism as voters rejected defunding the police, despite the Democrat's calls for police reform, as they prioritize issues like economy and education. The Republican candidate, Glenn Youngkin, provided a playbook for centrists and the right to secure election results and wins.
ChapterVirginia Elections and Policy Extremism
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The recent protests after George Floyd's killing have resulted in a call for defunding the police, but cities like Minneapolis and New York have not fully embraced the idea, and it might become a political play for Democrats.
50:08 - 52:00 (01:51)
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The recent protests after George Floyd's killing have resulted in a call for defunding the police, but cities like Minneapolis and New York have not fully embraced the idea, and it might become a political play for Democrats. Some believe that Joe Biden was elected to stop chaos and bring normalcy back, not to be FDR; historical progress will come from a push for reforms through the legislative process.