CNN’s Jim Acosta praised the “peaceful transfer of power” that occurred after Republican Glenn Youngkin’s victory over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia gubernatorial race, and called on Republicans to stop promoting “hysteria” over stolen elections. “Did you notice the peaceful transfer of power at the Capitol this past week?” said Acosta to begin the segment. “But the Democrats didn’t steal it in Virginia,” said Acosta. He didn’t call for an insurrection…And now the peaceful transfer of power in Richmond is well underway. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) had won reelection by about the same margin that the Republican Youngkin had, Acosta pointed out, but his Republican challenger had yet to concede.

Source: New York Times November 08, 2021 00:05 UTC