Seeing the rallies in VA makes me wonder if the Trump campaign is trying to flip it.
NOVA is basically on Democratic lockdown. It would take all of Hampton Roads and Richmond to even entertain flipping the state.
Any polls? I can see the possibility with how unpopular the new Governor and legislature have been.
Earlier this year, I would have definitely said that Virginia was in play based on Northam's gun grabs (and the outrage that sparked from it).
COVID pretty much removed Northam's gun control policies from mainstream news, so I'm assuming it's all but forgotten. Then, you add the voter fuckery that's going on right now, and I'll say that VA is most likely going to go blue again.
However, I commend Trump for actually trying. So many GOP candidates have "quit" on states that have flipped blue, and Trump is actually trying to fight for them. This is why there is strong enthusiasm among Trump voters: Trump
fights for the people that support him. And hey, if it does end up working, and he wins VA, then that's even better.
Back in 2016, a lot of GOP pundits were laughing at Trump for campaigning in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. "These are the moves of a desperate man!" Trump ended up winning 2/3 states. So, you know, the efforts in VA are worth trying, I'd say!