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Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey Shows

Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey ShowsFormer Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin remain locked in a tight contest for governor of Virginia, a University of Mary Washington statewide survey shows. The poll, conducted by Research America Inc. Sept. 7-13, included 1,000 Virginia adults. Of those, 885 were registered voters and 528 were likely voters. Among likely voters, [...] The post Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey Shows appeared first on EagleEye.

UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates Seats

UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates SeatsThe University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 28th District House of Delegates seat on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Del. Joshua Cole (D) will face off against opponent Tara Durant (R) live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for consideration via an online link. “While COVID has forced us to debate online this fall, we can look forward to vigorous discussions about the path forward for Virginia,” said moderator Stephen Farnsworth, UMW professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies. UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates Seats

New Book: Top General Warned China about Trump (CTV News Channel)

"This is certaintly a bombshell revelation. When we’re thinking about the U.S. military, uniformed military people, trying to keep the president out of the loop in terms of military actions, we’re really talking about something comparable to the final days of Watergate, in August 1974," said UMW Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth. "It really raises questions about just what was going on in the White House." 

 

New Book: Top General Warned China about Trump (CTV News Channel)

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Farnsworth Comments in the News Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories: McAuliffe, Youngkin Set to Meet in First Gubernatorial Debate Thursday (WVTF) GOP nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor drops staff before election (The Washington Post) New Book: Top General Warned China about Trump (CTV News Channel) Abortion rights at issue in local state House races after Texas ban (Prince William Times) Angle on America (CTV News Channel) End of Afghanistan War (CTV News Channel

Fed up, the vaccinated find their voice (Virginia Mercury)

“There is growing rage among the people who are vaccinated about the people who have refused a free and effective vaccine,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg and an author who writes about the confluence of media, public opinion and politics.

Fed up, the vaccinated find their voice (Virginia Mercury)