“The legacy of Donald Trump continues to be a powerful tailwind for Democrats,” said University of Mary Washington Political Science Professor Stephen J. Farnsworth.  “Youngkin has to thread a tough needle. He has to figure out a way to sound ‘Trump’ enough to keep Trump supporters energized. But he has to be careful not to sound too much like Trump and risk losing those suburban voters who have never liked the former president.”

McAuliffe polls higher, faces GOP lawsuit to keep him off statewide ballot (Potomac Local News)