Glenn Youngkin dismisses 2024 rumors: ‘Not focused on Iowa’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin Focused on Virginia Elections, Downplays Presidential Ambitions
During a recent interview on Fox News’s Mornings with Maria, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) emphasized his dedication to Virginia’s legislative elections this November, downplaying any speculation about his presidential ambitions. Youngkin expressed gratitude for being considered a potential GOP candidate for the 2024 race but stressed that his primary goal is to flip Virginia’s state legislature to Republican control.
“I’ve said over and over again how humbling it is to even talk about my name in this context,” Youngkin shared when asked about running for president. “But I am so focused on Virginia elections this year to make sure that we deliver. We’ve got a giant agenda, and therefore I’m campaigning across Virginia for our House and Senate delegates and senators. We’re focusing on Virginia.”
Currently, Democrats hold control of Virginia’s state Senate, while Republicans aim to defend their control of the House in the upcoming elections. If the GOP succeeds in flipping the state Senate, it would enable Youngkin to implement more conservative legislation, including restrictions on abortion access, and further elevate his prominence within Republican circles.
While Youngkin had previously stated that he had no intentions of running for higher office earlier this year, recent reports suggest he may be reconsidering a presidential bid. Conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch reportedly encouraged Youngkin to run in 2024, highlighting the search for a viable alternative to former President Donald Trump in the primary race.
Despite speculation, Youngkin has not followed the typical path of a potential presidential candidate. He has refrained from visiting crucial nominating states like Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina. Youngkin acknowledged the potential challenge of late entry into the GOP primary race, as it could result in missing state filing deadlines.
“Well, Maria, as I’ve said, there’s nothing more important than us holding our House and flipping our Senate in Virginia. That’s where my full attention is,” Youngkin emphasized. “I’m paying attention to making sure we hold our House and flip our Senate. I think this is so important for Virginians and for the nation to see that this can happen. That we can put to work conservative common sense policies, and we can win. And we can bring together a state that was truly blue. People thought it was purple — we can turn it red.”
A recent Roanoke College poll revealed that Youngkin currently holds 9% support among Virginia Republican voters in a hypothetical primary race, trailing behind Trump at 47% and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) at 13%.
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