Biden returns next week to campaign with McAuliffe

President Joe Biden returns to Virginia for his second advertising marketing campaign stop with fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe as a result of the intently watched race for state governor enters its remaining stretch.

McAuliffe’s advertising marketing campaign launched Thursday that the two would appear collectively in an Arlington park on Tuesday, per week sooner than Election Day.

The president can be the most recent in a protracted guidelines of high-profile supporters and surrogates who will go to the Commonwealth on McAuliffe’s behalf as he seeks a second time interval in office. Polls degree to an thrilling race in opposition to former private equity authorities and political newcomer Glenn Youngkin.

Biden campaigned with McAuliffe in northern Virginia earlier in July, chatting with a crowd of about 3,000. Since then, the president’s appreciation has plummeted after a slew of challenges, along with the arduous and deadly evacuation from Afghanistan.

Many Republicans say the altering wind could enhance Youngkin and the rest of the GOP ticket. Moreover on the ballot this yr are races for Lawyer Fundamental, Lieutenant Governor and all 100 seats throughout the Dwelling of Representatives.

The Youngkin advertising marketing campaign has beforehand didn’t reply questions from The Associated Press about whether or not or not President Donald Trump, who misplaced 10 share components to Biden in Virginia, has been requested to advertising marketing campaign with or on behalf of him.

Election Day is November 2, and early voting runs by way of October 30.

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