Posted on 10/06/2021 1:20:30 PM PDT by RandFan
Virginia's gubernatorial race between former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin is in a dead heat, according to a new poll conducted by Emerson College and Nexstar Media Group.
McAuliffe led with 49 percent of likely Virginia voters, while Youngkin was behind at just 48 percent, according to the poll. One percent of voters said they planned to vote for someone else, while 2 percent said they were undecided.
The latest poll showed a much narrower race compared to a poll of the race released last month that showed McAuliffe leading 49 percent to 45 percent.
However, the same survey showed a majority of voters saying they believed McAuliffe would ultimately win the race in November. Fifty-five percent said they expected McAuliffe to win, while 44 percent said they expected Youngkin to win.
The poll also found that President Biden's approval ratings are also low in the state, an unwelcome sign for McAuliffe and the Democrats running. Forty-five percent of likely Virginia voters said they approved of Biden, while 48 percent said they disapproved of him. Another 8 percent said they were neutral.
McAuliffe referenced Biden's low approval numbers in a video that surfaced on Tuesday, warning Democrats to turn out the vote in the state.
“We got to get Democrats out to vote. We are facing a lot of headwinds from Washington as you know. The president is unpopular today unfortunately here in Virginia. So we have got to plow through," McAuliffe said.
Multiple polls have shown a tightening race in Virginia, which is largely seen as a bellwether ahead of next year's midterms. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report recently shifted the race from "lean Democratic" to "toss-up."
Early voting in the state kicked off in Virginia last month, with more than 180,000 voters in the commonwealth having already cast their vote. Election Day is Nov. 2.
The poll from Emerson College and Nexstar Media Group, which owns The Hill, was conducted Oct. 1-3 among 620 likely Virginia voters. The margin of error was plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
Virginia is always a tease.
If the same election process is in place as was in 2020, we all know the result.
Dead heat always goes to the Democrat. In fact, a very slight lead for the Republican always goes to the Democrat.
Lots of mileage, too...
Youngkin came out of the closet and is now calling himself a Republican. For all of his campaign and on his web site “Republican” was in the fine print. He never called himself that on TV.
Just telling us they are in the margin of error so when the GOP candidate pulls ahead on election night they know how many votes they need to gin up. Won’t be so obvious this time...
Embarrassed to admit I was born in that state.
Fortunately it was only because my dad and mom were stationed there while in the military.
I’m sure as usual the Rat Fraud Machine will snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
It's always the case, nobody really likes to vote for Dems. Thus the modern invention of the massive ballot mailings and voting boxes at every corner and ballot harvesters.
I would think the parental right to have a voice in their children’s education would help.
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>>>”We got to get Democrats out to vote.” McAuliffe said.<<<
He’s counting on veteran turnout. Primarily Spanish American War and World War I....
Well Biden did get 100% of that vote.
Sadly, per this poll, McAuliffe did not lose any support - Youngkin just gained. If this were 46-45 this would be more hopeful, but not with McAuliffe at 49% - very close to the mark.
northerm whatever blackface govnor won due to ‘medicianl marijauana’ he got lots of votes from people who are normally apolitical.
mc-culllof whatver have nothing to stand on. i hope it is different this time.
How can 45 percent approve of biden.
I honestly don’t understand the thought process of these people.
I’ve always wondered exactly how many people WILLINGLY move to Virginia, as opposed to being coerced into it by an employer....
Makes it easier for the ‘rats to steal another election. YAWN!
The fix is in, they’re just laying the groundwork to avoid a ‘nasty’ recount or audit.
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