The majority of Republican candidates for Virginia governor have signed onto a pledge opposing critical race theory, reflecting how politically salient the issue has become in both the state and the nation as a whole. While the pledge doesn't explicitly mention "critical race theory," it does employ language echoing previous defenses against the ideology. In a statement to Fox News, Youngkin said: "As governor, I will not allow the political agenda of critical race theory to be taught in our schools. Despite Biden's actions, however, the issue of critical race theory (CRT) is gaining steam with politicians at the state, local and national level. So, if you're a Republican, and you are not doing something to combat critical race theory, you have no idea where your people are."

Source: Fox News May 06, 2021 19:18 UTC