But any word in the debate about federal employees could have a big impact on Republican claims that Virginia is in play, University of Mary Washington political scientist Stephen Farnsworth said in an email. “Trump may need to address more specifically concerns that a Trump election would mean the wholesale firing of federal employees,” Farnsworth said. Virginia analysts see high stakes seen in Trump-Harris debate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

"Well, it is clear that the key question for the Harris campaign is basically a question of definition, said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and the author of Presidential Communication and Character. Candidates Square Off in Philadelphia Tomorrow (CTV News Canada)

“The border is a vulnerability for Biden and for Harris. Polls show that voters want a stronger border than is currently the case,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington.

 

Freedom Caucus bets big on spending proposal in gamble to boost Trump and GOP majority (Washington Examiner)

"These issues may not move a lot of votes in this case, but you may get the handful of votes you need," Steve Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Everything matters to somebody."

Virginia 7th District candidates battle over residency, service (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

"The Democrats are in a very good position with this convention," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. Democratic National Convention Recap (WCPT 820)

Stephen Farnsworth — a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington — said the recount is unlikely to change the result. “Absent extraordinarily unusual circumstances, Republicans can win this district without working up much of a sweat,” Farnsworth told Radio IQ.

Election officials report a drama-free recount in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District (WVTF)