Can Fresh Faces of Virginia Republicans Move Party Away from Trump and Racist Appeals?

Forget the 'dire warnings' for Democrats from election

Commentary about the Virginia election results, especially on cable television, has tended to be hysterical and short-sighted. Even the Washington Post over-stated the off-year election as a “wipe-out” and “repudiation” of Democrats. Not exactly. New Jersey Democrat Phil Murphy did win re-election.

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