Analysis: Democrats banking early-vote lead in Virginia governor's race
But Republicans are poised to narrow the gap, with most of their votes likely to come on Election Day.
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Virginia governor's race virtually tied
President Biden is campaigning for Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe as a new poll shows him in a dead heat with Republican Glenn Youngkin. Charlottesville Tomorrow reporter Charlotte Rene Woods joins CBSN "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the race.
Virginia gubernatorial race in final stretch
Democrat Terry McAuliffe is locked in a fierce battle against Republican Glenn Youngkin in the closely-watched race for governor of Virginia. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN to discuss the candidates and the issues important to voters.
Virginia's governor's race remains close
The race could be a referendum on President Biden's agenda and popularity.
Virginia gubernatorial race tightens ahead of Election Day
There is a growing sense of urgency among Democrats after recent polling showed Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, former Governor Terry McAuliffe, tied with Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. With Election Day just over a week away, former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in Richmond. CBS News political reporters Aaron Navarro and Sarah Ewall-Wice are both on the campaign trail with more.
Virginia governor's race tightens
The Democrat and Republican candidates in the Virginia governor's election are tied, according to a recent poll. This is the first electoral test of the Biden presidency. Greg Schneider of The Washington Post joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak with more.
Election Day coming in Virginia governor race
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, and businessman Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate are neck and neck in the race to be Virginia's next governor, with less than two weeks until voters head to the polls. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Virginia governor's race extremely close
Virginia voters will select a new governor in less than two weeks, in what many argue is the first major test for Democrats since President Biden was elected. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe to discuss his opponent Glen Youngkin and a top issue in the close race.
Harris campaigns for McAuliffe in Virginia
Virginia's gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is getting a boost from prominent Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS news senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe attended the Democratic candidate's rally Thursday and joined Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss.
Local Matters: Virginia governor's race currently tied, poll says
A new Monmouth University poll shows the Virginia gubernatorial race is tied. Republican Glenn Youngkin has closed the gap with former governor Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat. Zach Montellaro, state politics reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Harris to campaign in Virginia for McAuliffe
Former Governor Terry McAuliffe is hoping to get a big boost in the close Virginia governor's race when Vice President Kamala Harris heads to the state Thursday, and former President Barack Obama is slated to go to Virginia this weekend. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN AM with the latest on the race.
Poll shows Virginia governor's race is close
New CBS News polling from Virginia's gubernatorial race shows a narrow lead for Democrat Terry McAuliffe. All eyes are on the Old Dominion as the election's outcome largely depends on voters' takes on major national political issues. Virginia Public Radio reporter Michael Pope joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest on the race.
Youngkin distances himself from event
Glenn Youngkin, the Republican candidate for governor in Virginia, is distancing himself from an event where his supporters pledged allegiance to a U.S. flag that was said to have been at the Capitol during the January 6 attack. CBS News political unit associate producer Aaron Navarro joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the final weeks of the race.
Poll: McAuliffe leads Virginia governor's race
New polling by Roanoke College shows former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe ahead by seven points in the race to win his old job back. Dr. Harry Wilson, senior political analyst for Roanoke College's Institute of Public Opinion Research, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the findings.
Virginia governor's race heats up
The governor's race in Virginia is tightening with less than three weeks to go before election day. New CBS News polling shows former governor and Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe holds a narrow lead over Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, joins CBSN AM with more on this race.
Virginia's governor race in final stretch
The race for governor in Virginia is in its final stretch with just two weeks to go before Election Day. Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate, and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin have clashed on several issues related to schools from charter schools to vaccine mandates for teachers and students. Stephen Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Close governor's race in Virginia
The governor's race in Virginia is tightening with less than two weeks to go before Election Day. The latest FiveThirtyEight poll shows former Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee, with a three-point lead over Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Sarah Robinson with the CBS affiliate in Charlottesville, Virginia, joins CBSN to discuss the race.
Virginia governor's race tightens
Republican Glenn Youngkin is narrowing the gap with former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe, who is running to lead the state again. This election is not only high-stakes in Virginia, but may serve as a national barometer for Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Sean Sullivan, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for the Washington Post, and Charlotte Rene Woods, a reporter for Charlottesville Tomorrow, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
Prominent Democrats stump for McAuliffe in Virginia
Some of the Democratic Party's most prominent names are hitting the campaign trail for Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor's race this weekend. Polling shows him in a statistical dead heat with his Republican opponent Glenn Youngkin. The results will have sweeping implications for both Democrats and the GOP. Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Kevin Sheridan, former spokesperson for the Republican National Committee, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest in the race.
Virginia makes Juneteenth a paid state holiday
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CBS News probes nursing home virus deaths
The coronavirus pandemic has been especially deadly for the country’s nursing home populations. In Richmond, Virginia, the Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has lost 45 residents, making it one of the hardest-hit facilities in the U.S. Federal officials are also facing criticism for not publicly tracking infections and deaths in nursing homes. CBS News reached out to every state but only got complete data from 19. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the data.
U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 23,000
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Boy donates protective gear to hospital
Hospitals are running out of protective equipment for doctors and nurses fighting coronavirus, but while politicians point fingers, a young boy in Virginia is getting things done. Kris Van Cleave shares his story.
Biden meets with Democrats over spending deal
President Biden met with both progressive and moderate congressional Democrats to work on passing a social spending bill. Plus, the Virginia governor's race enters its final weeks with a focus on education. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene and Wall Street Journal White House reporter Catherine Lucey join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
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President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave." The U.S. and Iran signed the memo of understanding remotely, a White House official said.
This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job.
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Oklahoma pastor drops out of House race after texting scandal
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
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Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Iowa as severe weather roils Midwest
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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
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Oklahoma pastor drops out of House race after texting scandal
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U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
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CBS to host America 250 special on July 4
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Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
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Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
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Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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