Youngkin Wins Final Debate
And It Was Not Close; Despite Biased Media Questioning in a Hostile Setting, Youngkin Won the Second and Final Debate
Despite the “best” efforts of the Democrats’ retread gubernatorial candidate, New York native, Bill Clinton bag man, and corrupt Terry McAuliffe, Glenn Youngkin stayed focused on Virginia and won the second and last debate. On education, job creation, and comparison to other states, Yougkin scored.
And that was no small challenge. Climatista and never-Trumper Chuck Todd of “Meet the Press” fame was the moderator. He proved fairer than I expected, but don’t get excited. The two other media panelists, one from NBC Channel 4 in Washington, DC, and a leftist from Telemundo offered questions clearly designed to help Terry McAuliffe. But despite that, Youngkin avoided smarmy hits from the tired McAuliffe.
McAuliffe, who is tied or behind in many polls, wasted no time going on the attack. But Youngkin framed every response as a contrast against McAuliffe’s sordid and extreme record. Yougkin’s use of facts to eviscerate McAuliffe’s and his turgid successor’s records were never countered, including poor job growth compared to neighboring states.
Youngkin seized his opportunity to tie the failed McAuliffe and his support for Biden’s shameful Afghanistan withdrawal. McAuliffe tried to connect with veterans, but it fell woefully short.
McAuliffe, again, was not well prepared but nonetheless went on the attack. He accused Youngkin of using his time at the Carlyle Group to hurt people. Didn’t work. Youngkin fought right back, pointing out McAuliffe’s terrible record with recruiting a Chinese company to great fanfare that resulted in a substantial waste of tax money and no jobs.
Here’s what’s funny: McAuliffe claimed that in the audience that night was “the most prominent conservative in America, Bill Kristol,” had endorsed him. How many of you think Kristol is the “most prominent conservative in America.” Bueller? Anyone?
Youngkin, to his credit, used every response to a question to draw a contrast to his opponent, whether on job creation or taxes. It was brilliant.