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For conservatives, talking about fighting against transgender athletes in college and high—school sports. and, of course, his stand against covid restrictions. that was something that got him a lot of approval and support among republicans and during the pandemic. he points to that as being one of his major achievements as governor here in florida. also tonight, the race in new york, a special election there that has been regarded as a potential bellwether for the midterms, i believe. tell us ...

Most-watched race of the cycle. that neck and neck fight for governor between terry mcauliffe and republican/culture warrior, glenn youngkin. were one hour away from the first exit polls being released. it will be our first glimpse as to where the race might be leaning after weeks of statistical ties in the polls. "new york times" breaks down the candidates closing arguments this way. the themes of the contest with mr. mcauliffe trying to tie mr. youngkin to former president trump and mr. youngk...

In just three days voters in virginia will head to the polls to cast ballots for their next governor. democrat terry mcauliffe and glen youngkin have been hitting the campaign trade hard, criss-crossing the state and making their pitch to voters. that race is really tight right now, much closer than expected and the results of this election are generally seen as a reflection of how the current administration is doing and its a potential bellwether for whats to come in next years national midterm...

>> ultimately, were not doing this forever, time is running short. we have to come to a time where we figure out whats the best version we can get done. >> reporter: the clock is ticking to pass both bells. democrats in virginia are growing more frustrated by the day, calling on the house to pass the infrastructure bill ahead of the states critical governors race. >> i hope the house will get that to president bidens desk asap. i also urge my senate democratic colleagues, no need to play coy any...

And local elections, seen as a potential bellwether for president trumps chances for re-election in 2020. in kentucky, a deeply red state, democrat andy beshear has declared victory in the governors race. the republican, matt bevin, is refusing to concede. in virginia, cnn predicts democrats will take back control of the statehouse and the snate. and in mississippi, republican governor tate reeves will win the governors race over the democratic attorney general jim hood. a key figure in the u.s....

This one goes from northern virginia to -- its a big map. >> thats right. and these are districts i would call urban rural divides. because democrats are getting out their urban vote but also hoping turnout is lower in these rural portions of. california 13 is a district id look at as well because thats greensboro but also north carolina. >> in a special year they could. >> this race is a culture clash between these two candidates. polar opposite personalities. >> the financial potential bellwet...

And remember how many of us thought that was kind of a potential bellwether, maybe a little signal. >> absolutely. and there was a lot of recoiling in the legal community about just that, brian. fear that the president had overstepped. because remember, the difference there was that the sheriff was accused of contempt of a federal order. and was it appropriate for a president to step in with his, you know, very expansive pardon power, but ultimately limited. and to make that kind of gesture for ...

Resist cooperating or even entering into plea negotiations? his attorneys have been very quiet, except to say that they are convinced that the charges are an overreach. they dont appear to be an overreach, in fact, they feel, especially on the financial fraud cases, to be an open-and-shut matter. so it remains incredibly mysterious as to why there are no talks to negotiate with bob mueller. >> also, carol, i remember where i was specifically driving on the new jersey turnpike just past newark ai...

Democrats hoped the young upstart jon ossoff could deal the white house its first election defeats since trump took office. >> handel came out on top by about 4%. the race took on a huge national profile as a potential bellwether for the 2018 mid terps. both sides poured tens of millions into what became the most expensive house race ever. >> a lot more on that in a moment. well now report on the u.s. senate investigators looking closer at potential financial ties between the trump team and russ...

Talking up carol handle, locked in a tight race for georgia, potential bellwether presidential election that could spell trouble for the upcoming mid terms if the democrats win. >> shes totally for the nra and for the second amendment so get out and vote. >> now, as for the wall, the president said it will be easy to complete that project. it should be noted he was unable to secure funding for the wall and white house secretary sean spicer reiterated the president would not be attending the corr...