Speculation that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin might jump in the race for president has long swirled and could be set to further escalate, depending on the outcome of next month's legislative elections in the state. Youngkin is holding a major donor retreat this week.
FILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during an interview, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. Conjecture that Youngkin, who is set to host a major donor retreat Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, might make a late entry into the 2024 presidential race has only grown since his victory nearly two years ago and could further escalate after next month’s high-stakes legislative elections, where he’s aiming for a GOP sweep. FILE - Virginia Gov.
At least some of the recent talk is coming from Republican donors still casting about for yet another alternative to former Presidentto a bid, would face logistical campaign difficulties, ballot access hurdles and — according to interviews around the country over the past week — skepticism from some Republican voters, who either don’t know him well or are locked in on Trump.
Every seat in the General Assembly is on the ballot, and both parties see a possible path to a legislative majority in a state thatbut now hangs in the balance. If Republicans manage to hold the House of Delegates and flip the Senate, that would give Youngkin broad leeway to enact more of what he calls his common sense conservative priorities — including additional— over the final two years of his time in the governor’s mansion.
The retreat is for individuals who are financial supporters of the governor’s Spirit of Virginia PAC, said Rexrode, who is chairman of the organization. No presidential candidates were invited, and Rexrode declined to share details of the agenda ahead of the event.Should he decide to make the leap after next month’s elections, a potential campaign would face significant logistical hurdles.
Republican and independent voters around the country who spoke with the AP also voiced skepticism about Youngkin’s potential impact on the race.
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