Critical Race Theory, Flawed Public Schools Drive Virginia's Republican Gubernatorial Pick – Courthouse News Service
Matching similar efforts by Republicans nationally, Virginia’s GOP gubernatorial candidates hope labeling possible changes to the state’s education system will give them an edge. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, recites the Pledge of Allegiance during a cookout in July 2019. (CNS Photo/Brad Kutner) RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — Virginia Republicans pick their candidate for the 2021 gubernatorial election May 8 and while the party has a decade of losses under its belt, nominees are hoping issues like race and public education will return them to power. “Critical race theory [CRT] fundamentally...