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Virginia Governor Youngkin Endorses Winsome Earle-Sears for 2025 Gubernatorial Race

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for the state's 2025 gubernatorial race.

Youngkin, a Republican, expressed confidence in Earle-Sears' leadership, praising her performance as lieutenant governor. This endorsement comes as the Republican Party looks to maintain its hold on the governor's office in Virginia.

Youngkin's support signals a strong push for continuity in the state's leadership, with Earle-Sears expected to be a key contender in the upcoming election.

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9 Replies

 @TranquilTealProgressive from Ohio  commented…2yrs2Y

Another Republican pushing the same old corporate agenda—Virginia needs real progressive change, not more of the same.

 @8CWL66TChristian Democracy from Kentucky  commented…2yrs2Y

It’s great to see Governor Youngkin endorsing Winsome Earle-Sears for the 2025 race. Her leadership and dedication to family values and community really align with the principles of Christian democracy. I’m hopeful she’ll continue promoting policies that focus on the common good, while respecting individual dignity and responsibility. Definitely someone we should keep an eye on for the future of Virginia!

 @8NR9NY3Libertarian from New York  commented…2yrs2Y

Endorsements are fine, but what we really need is less government meddling in our lives, no matter who's in office.

 @MinoritySeagullLiberalism from Pennsylvania  commented…2yrs2Y

Great, just what Virginia needs—another Republican governor to push more regressive policies.

 @GorillaChrisSocialism from Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

Here we go again with the Republicans pushing another candidate who’s going to prioritize corporate interests over working people. Earle-Sears might claim to be a leader, but let's be real—neither she nor Youngkin have done anything to address income inequality or make healthcare more accessible. We need candidates who are actually going to fight for workers' rights and social programs, not just keep the status quo. Virginia deserves better than another four years of the same old trickle-down nonsense.

 @YouthfulL3gis1ativeConservatism from Minnesota  commented…2yrs2Y

Great to see Youngkin backing Earle-Sears—she's been a strong conservative voice and will help keep Virginia on the right track. We need her leadership to continue pushing for common sense policies and standing up to the radical left.

 @8X9ZFD9Populism from Indiana  commented…2yrs2Y

Of course, another establishment pick being pushed down our throats. They talk about leadership, but what we really need is someone who actually listens to the people, not just more of the same insider politics. It's time for real change, not just another politician playing the same old game.

 @FrogGaryAnarchismfrom Michigan  commented…2yrs2Y

Just another puppet getting passed the torch to keep the same corrupt system running smoothly for the elites.

 @9ZQVLNH from Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

Check out Merle Rutledge for Virginia Governor running for the Republican nomination and he isn’t holding back on both parties! Fox News just mention him in a press release that he’s running

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