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RandySF

(58,911 posts) Wed Nov 3, 2021, 11:25 PM Nov 2021

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Freaking Manipulative & Cha Nov 2021 #1

I thought Younkin was supposed to win anyway. I thought the big news was how VA always voted LoisB Nov 2021 #2

No, why even hold elections if it's supposed to be destiny? Hav Nov 2021 #3

Cha

(297,322 posts)

1. Freaking Manipulative &

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Nov 3, 2021, 11:48 PM

Nov 2021

Manufacturing M$$$$$$M.

LoisB

(7,206 posts)

2. I thought Younkin was supposed to win anyway. I thought the big news was how VA always voted

Reply to Cha (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 4, 2021, 02:01 AM

Nov 2021

for a Republican governor when a Democrat is in the White House? Seems to me the surprise is how close it was.

Hav

(5,969 posts)

3. No, why even hold elections if it's supposed to be destiny?

Reply to LoisB (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 4, 2021, 04:05 AM

Nov 2021

Nothing stopped McAuliffe from winning. Many here even attacked the media and polling organizations for hinting at a very close race. So no, it wasn't expected.

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