It’s the Education, Stupid

And parents are mad about it. We see how much our children are suffering. And we see how our education system has failed them, continues to fail them, and seems totally indifferent to the problems we see.

WATCH: Non-Republican Suburban Moms Reveal Why They Voted For Youngkin Over McAuliffe | The Daily Wire

Highlights of what the moms told CNN included:

• KAY GREENWELL: “Well, parents were very angry during school closures at the teachers’ unions. And for me the nail in the coffin was on [McAuliffe’s] last day of campaigning. He brought the head of the teachers’ union to his rally and she spoke and it was like someone just poked me right in the eye and said, you think you want to have a say in your education, well, you’re not going to.”
• SHAWNNA YASHAR: “We think our kids are in crisis. The learning loss is real. So we’re in a situation where our kids are really far behind and they need a lot of help. They need a lot of additional tutoring. They need a lot of additional time after school to help catch them up and they’re still not focusing on that. It’s like a situation where you’re in front of your house and the driveway is really dirty, but the house is also on fire and you’re using the hose to hose off the driveway instead of putting out the fire on the house.”
• DANA JACKSON: “I felt like it was really tone-deaf to just discount parents and the whole educational struggle and to make it about Trump all of the time. I mean, there’s a place for that but [McAuliffe] never really talked about what he was going to do to improve things. He just talked about how bad everyone else was and that was a real turnoff, especially, leaving our kids in the dust.”

Yep. That about sums it up.

Well, That’s Certainly One Take

AOC Says McAuliffe Lost Because He Was...Too Moderate – PJ Media

Sure. Let’s go with that.

With a straight face, the erudite Congresswoman explained: “I know that Virginia was a huge bummer. And honestly, if anything, I think that the results show the limits of trying to run a fully 100% super-moderated campaign that does not excite, speak to, or energize a progressive base. And frankly, we weren’t even really invited to contribute on that race.”

Wait a minute. If McAuliffe didn’t “speak to or energize a progressive base,” it certainly wasn’t for want of trying. He called for teachers to be hired not on merit, but to satisfy the requirements of “diversity.” As parents in Virginia and elsewhere are rightfully outraged over Critical Race Theory and all of today’s fashionable sexual madness being taught in public schools, McAuliffe argued against a parental role in education and declared that only “experts,” not parents, should approve textbooks. McAuliffe claimed last Sunday that Youngkin was “ending his campaign on a racist dog whistle.” Meanwhile, his supporters worked hard to smear supporters of his opponent Glenn Youngkin as white supremacists.

Yeah, that was the problem. They needed to move farther left.

I’ll agree that McAuliffe isn’t as far left as AOC, but the backlash from the voters was because they didn’t like the direction, not because you didn’t go far enough.

I hope she can convince more people of this though. If so, the Left will keep losing elections.

Winsome 1, Jemele 0.

We beg to differ. https://t.co/2MDhbQNbMH pic.twitter.com/vOU1vmD8AX

— Team Winsome (@WinWithWinsome) November 3, 2021

Stick to sports, Jemele. You’re slightly less annoying there.

She’s a Democrat From Hawaii and Constantly Attacks the Left

I still don’t get Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI). Is she going to switch parties? Is she angling for a job somewhere? What’s her end game. I know she has one. She’s very smart.

Tulsi Gabbard Cheers McAuliffe Loss in Virginia: ‘A Victory For All Americans’ | The Daily Wire

In the aftermath of the victory of GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin in Virginia over Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe, former Democrat congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard cheered the results, tweeting, “McAuliffe’s loss is a victory for all Americans. Why? Because it was a resounding rejection of efforts to divide us by race, the stripping of parental rights, and arrogant, deaf leaders. This benefits us all.”

I agree with her 100%, but this is something no other Democrat would dare to say. Or even think.

What’s she up to?

Pardon me for being suspicious. I am not generally so by nature, and am always happy to welcome people to the cause. But as far as I know she has not renounced her Party. Until she does, I assume she has some sort of plan. Surely she doesn’t think she can change the Democratic Party and get it to move to the center? Because that ship has sailed.

I want to trust her. She seems great. I just don’t know her plan, and that keeps me cautious.

You Want Proof They Hate You?

Here it is.

Former Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Social Media Manager:

He promoted the hoax before the election also:

He lied to try to steal an election, then told you what he thought of you when it didn’t work.

This is what the left is. Learn from this. Don’t vote for them. Ever.

I’ll Take ”Words I’ll Later Regret” for $1000

Kamala Harris Warned ‘Don’t Texas Virginia.’ Too Late. | The Daily Wire

“You know, the last time I was standing with Terry, I saw a bunch of signs and they said, ‘Don’t Texas Virginia,’” she recalled, smiling, “Right, let’s not Texas Virginia.”

She continued, “Because you see, what happens in Virginia will in large part determine what happens in 2022, 2024 and on.

Oops.

Ben Shapiro Gives Some Lessons to the Left

Ben Shapiro Succinctly Mocks Media ‘Racism’ Gasps As Parents Stand Up In VA To Elect Republicans | The Daily Wire

Why, they media cried, didn't McAuliffe win after running on parents losing control of their children's education, relying on Randi Weingarten for masking advice, and labeling all opponents of CRT racist?

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) November 3, 2021

It turns out that "everything I don't like is white supremacy" is not a good campaign message.

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) November 3, 2021

Do you think they’ll read these and reflect upon their messaging?

Me neither.

Another Quick Post on Winsome Sears

Wow.

Shouldn't media be all over a black woman who immigrated from Jamaica, served in the Marines, has a Masters degree, ran a homeless women's shelter, raised 3 kids, and is now running to be the highest ranking minority woman gov't official in Virginia history? Winsome Sears: pic.twitter.com/ePseTRJn93

— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) October 25, 2021

If the Left Continues to Believe Things Like This, They Are Doomed

It is precisely this attitude that cost them Virginia.

MSNBC’s Joy Reid Melts Down Over Youngkin Win: ‘Education’ Is Code For ‘White Parents Don’t Like The Idea Of Teaching About Race’ | The Daily Wire

Yep. Caleb Hull agrees with me.

Joy Reid just now:

"Exit polls showed that the coronavirus was not important to voters in Virginia. It was education. Which is code for white parents don’t like the idea of teaching about race."

It's like she's trying to campaign for the GOP midterms already. pic.twitter.com/GU1qRnrQ62

— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) November 3, 2021

“Education” is not a dog whistle for “racism”. It’s a belief that parents care about their children and want the best for them. Every year, I go to the open house night at my kids’ schools. I am stunned just how many parents are there, and how many ask very direct questions to the teachers. They show their interest.

Joy Reid doesn’t get this. The Left doesn’t get this. That’s why they lost.

Yes. Yes, They Can.

CNN Analyst: Republicans Can Win Across The U.S. If They Follow Formula Glenn Youngkin Used | The Daily Wire

“Look at the map, the rural counties not only came out, they came out huge,” Jennings continued. “So, it turns out that Glenn Youngkin has solved for this problem in that you can run a race based on issues, continue to attract the Trump base, get a path back in the suburbs, and take advantage, frankly, of the just enormous collapse, continued collapse of the Democratic Party in rural areas. That’s how we win. That’s how we’re going to be successful. When you can put the suburbs back together with rural areas the way we used to do.”

I think he misses the boat a little bit. He is from CNN after all, so he can’t resist a few digs at former President Donald Trump (R-USA), but other than that his analysis is spot on.

Possibly, but a Lot Can Happen in a Year. Or Three.

Red alert: Crushing defeat in Virginia could signal trouble for Democrats ahead (msn.com)

But in Virginia Tuesday night, the victory in the governor's election was scored not by Democrat Terry McAuliffe – rated the favorite when the race began – but by Republican Glenn Youngkin.

In New Jersey, an even stronger Democratic stronghold, Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly  defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a race not called until Wednesday evening.

The results fortified Republican hopes of winning back control of the House and the Senate in next year's midterms. They complicated President Joe Biden's embattled efforts to push his ambitious agenda through a Congress under Democratic control, albeit narrowly.

I haven’t mentioned New Jersey, a race that was won by the Democrats by the narrowest of margins. It shouldn’t have been close. Neither should have Virginia. Democrats have to be nervous.

But a year ago, they were giddy. A lot can happen in a year. Always in motion is the future.

I make no predictions for 2022 or 2024. Ask me the day after the election and I’ll tell you who won. Maybe. Not before.

And This Fits in Perfectly With My Last Post

Virginia Parents Champion Victory Of ‘Family Values,’ ‘Parental Rights’ After Democrats Routed In State-Wide Elections | The Daily Wire

And they should celebrate. They defeated the defenders of rapists and CRT. Big win for families who just want their kids to be safe and not be indoctrinated into racism.

Glenn Youngkin’s victory showcases the Commonwealth’s desire to elect a public servant instead of a political servant,” Virginia mother Elizabeth Perrin told Fox News. “What we have seen is the importance of family values and parental rights in our education system.”

“It has been great to see how the importance of our children’s education and the parents matter movement has brought so many people together,” said Brandon Michon, a Loudoun County father of three. “This is Virginia’s opportunity to raise the bar, and we will be doing it with Glenn Youngkin as governor.”

Megyn Kelly Has Returned to Her Right-Of-Center Roots. We on the Right Must Forgive Her for Her Leftward Dalliance

We have to learn to reintegrate those who have learned from their mistakes. Otherwise we’re no better than the left.

Megyn Kelly On GOP Winning Virginia: ‘The Domestic Terrorists Would Not Be Silenced’ | The Daily Wire

Brilliant.

The domestic terrorists WOULD NOT BE SILENCED.

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) November 3, 2021

She’s always been good on issues that affect the family. And the Right wins hands down on those issues these days. She knows it. She’ll never be a fan of former President Donald Trump (R-USA), but that doesn’t make her bad. She’s far better than Bill Kristol, who has no hope whatsoever of redemption.

 

It’s Because They Hate Rural Folks

Virginia takeaway: Dems gave up on rural voters and it's a disaster for them – HotAir

While the McAuliffe campaign sure put a lot of effort into making Youngkin out to be a Trump clone in Northern Virginia, there didn’t seem to be any effort to replicate the Georgia runoff by convincing rural MAGA voters that Youngkin wouldn’t fight hard enough for Trump or the fraudits or against the people behind the pandemic or whatever else is riling up the base these days. Do these voters really think that when the 2024 election needs to be stolen that Willard Glenn Youngkin is the man they want with the pen? No way! But this type of messaging was absent from the campaign.

They don’t want to get rural voters. They want rural voters to just go away. That’s flyover country. These folks are part of the basket of deplorables whether they support Trump or not. As time goes by, the Democrats appeal focuses more and more on the cities and only the cities.

Vive la Résistance

You gotta love it.

DeSantis Spokeswoman Cheers Virginia Results: ‘Dear Virginia, Welcome to the Resistance! Love, Florida.’ | The Daily Wire

Dear Virginia,

Welcome to the Resistance!

Love,

Florida

— Christina Pushaw (@ChristinaPushaw) November 3, 2021

Permit me a little bit of excessive good cheer for a few days. The last ten months have been truly awful. And it’s not going to get much better any time soon. So, I need to enjoy the things that happen that will help turn this thing around.

Go Virginia!

Liberal Tears Taste Glorious

MSNBC, CNN Fully “Meltdown” Over VA Election, Jake Tapper: “Oh My God” [VIDEO] (lifezette.com)

I could watch this over and over and over.

Jake Tapper is absolutely shocked to see some of these results.

"Oh my God." pic.twitter.com/EBHlxGKpvt

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 3, 2021

Winsome Sears, The Cavalry

Republican Winsome Sears, First Black Woman Elected To Virginia Statewide Office: ‘The Cavalry Has Arrived’ | The Daily Wire

The Left must hate her with a passion.

Sears, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, won her election on Tuesday evening to become the first black woman elected to a statewide office in Virginia.

“I am at a loss for words for the first time in my life,” Sears said. ” So, I’m here because of you. I’m here because you voted for me, I’m here because you put your trust in me. That’s the only reason I’m here. Thank you.”

“I say to you, there are some who want to divide us and we must not let that happen,” she said. “They would like us to believe we are back in 1963, when my father came. We can live where we want, we can eat where we want, we own the water fountains. We have had a black president elected not once but twice and here I am living proof. In case you haven’t noticed, I am black and I have been black all my life.”

Hopefully Governor-elect Youngkin will find ways to make use of her and allow her to continue to be a public figure. Many lieutenant governors just disappear, like Vice Presidents.

Not all, though. I’m hoping she continues to shine.

Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen

Now when can we do the same to Obama?

Glenn Youngkin Cruises to Upset Victory, Ending Clinton Era – PJ Media

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich lost in the Massachusetts gubernatorial primary in 2002. Former Attorney General Janet Reno ran for governor of Florida in 2002 but lost in the primary. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala lost her congressional re-election race last year.

Former Energy Secretary Bill Richardson won two terms as governor of New Mexico, but withdrew from consideration to be Barack Obama’s commerce secretary due to corruption.

And you may recall a former Housing and Urban Development secretary named Andrew Cuomo.

Bill and Hillary are now afterthoughts in today’s party, which is run by Ron Klain, Bernie Sanders, and Pramila Jayapal.

Hillary’s career ended ignominiously, as perhaps the only candidate who could lose to Donald Trump in a general election. Bill’s philandering is frowned upon today more than ever in the #MeToo era.

McAuliffe was the last. And now it’s over.

I really thought McAuliffe’s final strategy of flipping on his entire campaign message, yelling racist and Trump over and over, and then having Randi Weingarten deliver his closing argument was going to pay off. Weird.

— AG (@AGHamilton29) November 3, 2021

Democrats Can’t Lose This Demographic in 2022 or 2024

If they do, it will be a blood bath.

This is what happens when you close schools for a year and then let the moms see what is being taught https://t.co/xZVSCa5OEi

— Emily Miller (@emilymiller) November 3, 2021

Ouch.

Those White Supremacists in Virginia Elected Her

Meet the new lieutenant governor of Virginia: https://t.co/n308n1728f

— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) November 3, 2021

Congratulations, Lt. Governor-elect Winsome Sears.