Virginia Governor’s Mansion Swings Republican

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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🗓️ 3 November 2021

⏱️ 53 minutes

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The 2021 election results are in: Republican Glenn Youngkin seizes control of the Virginia Executive Mansion, Democrat Eric Adams wins the mayoral race in New York City, Minneapolis rejects an initiative to replace the city’s police department, and New Jersey is still awaiting to determine the winner of a tight gubernatorial race. President Biden speaks live on the FDA authorized and CDC recommended Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. He says this is a “day of relief” for parents across the country as 28 million more Americans are now eligible for the “safe and effective” vaccine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	A jolt to the Democratic Party, the lead starts right now, an upset in Virginia and an unexpectedly
0:09.6	close race for New Jersey governor that's now neck and neck, whether it all means for
0:14.5	the parties and the midterms.
0:17.1	And any moment we're going to hear from President Biden speaking about the moment so many
0:20.8	have been waiting for, kids as young as five now getting their COVID shots.
0:26.4	Plus, was it sabotage the study navigation today about that deadly shooting on a movie set?
0:37.6	Hello and welcome to the lead.
0:38.8	I'm Pamela Brown in for Jake Tappor and we are keeping an eye out for the president right now.
0:43.5	He's going to be speaking any moment on vaccines for children.
0:46.4	Of course, we will bring that to you live as soon as that happens.
0:49.8	But first, we begin this hour with our politics lead and a kick in the donkey for Democrats.
0:55.3	The New Jersey governor's race still too close to call.
0:58.7	Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy holding a slim majority over Republican Jack Chaturlle
1:03.7	with 86% of the votes count it.
1:06.8	Republican Glenn Youngkins sailing to victory in the Virginia governor's race.
1:10.8	Youngkins win, proves that a Republican can embrace Donald Trump's voters,
1:15.5	but hold Trump himself at arms length.
1:18.6	Former governor Terry McCollough's loss is a huge blow for Democrats and a warning sign for
1:23.7	next year's midterms. As he and his are let signs report to Democrats are eager to assign blame.
1:32.4	Republicans riding high after election night.
1:35.5	All right, Virginia. We won this thing.
1:40.6	With Virginia electing GOP businessman Glenn Youngkin as governor.
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