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Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, said Tuesday that he appreciates continued speculation that he may be late entering the GOP’s 2024 presidential primaries, but that his focus remains on helping Republicans win elections for the General Assembly of the Commonwealth.
In an interview at the Washington Economic Club in Washington DC, Youngkin told historian, businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein where he stood on his presidential ambitions, a 15-week abortion ban, parental insolvency in schools, bringing the Washington Commanders and other hot-button topics, according to Fox 5 DC.
When Youngkin was asked about the “elephant in the room,” the possibility that he would launch a campaign for the White House, the governor said he was “humbled” by the continued speculation about his possible bid for president, but that he still does that. focusing solely on Virginia’s state elections, which will determine party control of the General Assembly.
“It’s really exciting to see that there are people, not just in Virginia, but outside of Virginia, both in the United States and around the world, who are really excited about what we’re doing in Virginia,” Youngkin said.
GLENN YOUNGKIN CONTINUES TO SPECULATE ON POSSIBLE 2024 RUN ALIVE
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he appreciates speculation that he could run in the GOP presidential primary in 2024, but his focus is on the Commonwealth General Assembly elections. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The governor also addressed the possibility of the Commanders’ new NFL stadium coming to Virginia, stating that he believes the Commonwealth is still in the running to land the Commanders’ new stadium.
Last week, the House Oversight Committee voted to transfer RFK Stadium to DC to spearhead redevelopment efforts. However, Youngkin says Virginia will not be deterred and will continue its pursuit of the professional football team.
“My job as governor is to represent the taxpayers and if we can represent the taxpayers, then that’s a negotiation I look forward to,” Youngkin said. “I’ve made it very clear that I would like to give the commanders the opportunity to come to Virginia.”
Youngkin dodged whether he would be willing to run in the 2024 presidential election as former President Trump’s vice presidential running mate if an offer arose, but the governor did address President Biden’s record as commander in chief, questioning Biden’s ability to fix the economy and handle a presidential schedule.
THE GOVERNMENT OF VIRGINIA. YOUNGKIN does not rule out 2024 presidential run: ‘WE ARE FOCUSED ON 2023’
Youngkin said he is “humbled” by speculation that he could make a bid for the White House. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The second Republican presidential debate will take place on Fox Business on Wednesday.
The participants in Wednesday’s debate include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former Vice President Mike Pence and Governor of North Dakota. Doug Burgum.
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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who attended the first GOP debate in August, did not meet the higher threshold for the second debate.
Trump, who reached the necessary donor and polling thresholds, did not sign the Republican National Committee’s pledge to participate in the debate. He has said he does not need to debate given his commanding lead in the polls. The former president instead plans to give a speech in Detroit to striking auto workers.
