10 minutes agoShock for Joe Biden: Republican wins race seen as referendum for his presidency
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Republican Glen Youngkin has been chosen as the future governor of Virginia in a shocking result for the ruling Democrats. He was 2.1 points ahead of Democrat candidate Terry McAuliffe when 99 percent of the votes were counted. Mr. MacAuliffe, who had been governor from 2014 to 2018, found that the advantage in the polls was [...]
He was 2.1 points ahead of Democrat candidate Terry McAuliffe when 99 percent of the votes were counted.
Mr. MacAuliffe, who had been governor from 2014 to 2018, found that the advantage in the polls disappeared in recent weeks, reports the BBC, translates Periscope.
These votes are widely seen as a referendum on Joe Biden's presidency, and the loss has greatly discouraged his party.
Beden had won ten points in Virginia in the presidential election that was held flat a year earlier.
In his speech to fans, Mr. Youngking promised to start work immediately to transform the state. /Periscope
