Will He or Won’t He? Virginia’s Youngkin Eyes 2028 as Speculation Swirls

When the outgoing Republican governor of Virginia carries a 54% approval rating from a blue-ish/purple state and gets speaking invitations from Iowa and South Carolina (two of the first three presidential primary states in 2028), the questions start flying.

To be fair, the questions have been flying before, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin has become very adept at deflecting them with a quick, “I’m just focused on making Virginia the best state for (insert whatever event he is at when he’s asked), and that’s a full-time job.”

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However, in just a few months, he won’t have that job anymore because Virginia governors can’t serve two consecutive terms in office. So, will he or won’t he run for president?

The Daily Signal asked experts in Virginia politics and campaigning to give us their reading of the tea leaves.

Chris Saxman, former delegate in the Virginia General Assembly and publisher of the Virginia FREE business newsletter, and Zach Werrell, campaign architect for then-economics professor Dave Brat’s upset victory over Rep. Eric Cantor in 2014, tell us what they think this all means.

Listen to the interview: