It’s been 100 days since Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) was sworn into office as the 74th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. So far, the political outsider’s performance has far exceeded expectations.
“Today we gather, not as individuals, nor as Republicans or Democrats, but as Virginians,” Youngkin pledged on Inauguration Day back in January. “No matter who you voted for, I pledge to be your advocate, your voice, your governor.”
Since then, he has largely kept his word. If it weren’t for a Democrat-led State Senate, however, more of his legislative agenda would have been enacted already. Nevertheless, Virginia is already better off under Youngkin today compared to eight years of Democratic rule.
Youngkin Represents All of the Commonwealth, Not Just NoVA
Unlike his two immediate predecessors, Governor Youngkin is championing the entire Commonwealth— not just his preferred regions. And our residents see that translated through his actions.
That’s why the former Carlyle Group executive enjoys a higher approval rating than President Joe Biden- 50% to 41%- and a slightly higher approval on education.
Ask any resident here about the Commonwealth’s leftward lurch in early 2020. It was scary. Some voters thought they were getting “moderate” Democrat policies, Instead, gun control, the Virginia Green New Deal, minimum wage increases, tax hikes, and abortion-on-demand until birth, just to name a few, were shoved through unchallenged.