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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts) Sat Dec 11, 2021, 05:09 PM Dec 2021

Why did the Democrats in VA nominated McAuliffe for the 2021 VA Governor's Race?

McAuliffe has already been Governor of VA. VA Democrats could have nominated either of the Jennifers in the race. Jennifer Carroll Foy or Jennifer McClellan. Either of the Jennifers would have been the 1st black female Governor of VA.

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Why did the Democrats in VA nominated McAuliffe for the 2021 VA Governor's Race? (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Dec 2021 OP

I can guess, gab13by13 Dec 2021 #1

Dunno, but McAuliffe has 'some' Dem friends/influence. elleng Dec 2021 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author elleng Dec 2021 #3

No charisma... BlueJac Dec 2021 #4

gab13by13

(25,246 posts)

1. I can guess,

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Sat Dec 11, 2021, 05:12 PM

Dec 2021

because the DNC believes that moderates win in purple states.

elleng

(136,064 posts)

2. Dunno, but McAuliffe has 'some' Dem friends/influence.

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Sat Dec 11, 2021, 05:13 PM

Dec 2021

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elleng This message was self-deleted by its author.

BlueJac

(7,838 posts)

4. No charisma...

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Sat Dec 11, 2021, 07:17 PM

Dec 2021

A hugh factor in today's politics.

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