“He is an extreme right-winger in the same mold as Donald Trump,” McAuliffe said in an interview. AdvertisementEven before he was a candidate, McAuliffe was practically anointed by Biden, a close friend for decades. She has since left her seat there to seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. “I personally want somebody who knows the job, who has done the job, who can hit the ground running,” said Virginia State Senate President Louise Lucas, who is Black. AdvertisementBut Youngkin’s supporters are optimistic that he can carve out his own identity and turn voters’ focus from Trump to Biden.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 24, 2021 13:32 UTC