Glenn Youngkin got a boost from blasting critical race theory. Other GOP candidates may follow suit
When Republican Glenn Youngkin beat Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday, the GOP not only took note – they took notes.
Youngkin made the teaching of race in public schools, especially under a framework called critical race theory, a major talking point of his campaign. The issue resonated with voters across the state, who gave the first-time politician the win over a former governor in a state President Joe Biden won by 10 points just one year ago.