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As national political omens go, Republicans sought middle ground on abortion in Virginia − and still lost the state legislature

  • Written by Stephen J. Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the UMW Center for Leadership and Media Studies, University of Mary Washington
As national political omens go, Republicans sought middle ground on abortion in Virginia − and still lost the state legislatureGov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during a rally in Leesburg, Va., on Nov. 6, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

The election results in Virginia offer Republicans across the country one key lesson before the 2024 presidential election: Revise the GOP position on the critical issue of abortion.

Though not on the ballot, GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin had campaigned...

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