Perhaps alarmed by multiple polls showing Republican Glenn Youngkin surging ahead in the Virginia gubernatorial race, CBS and ABC on Monday spewed false statements and offered a snide dismissal of his rise. You can read more CBS Mornings, co-host Nate Burleson misled: “One key issue for Youngkin, opposition to the teaching of Critical Race Theory in schools. Virginia schools don’t teach this curriculum.”
That is a lie. The Virginia Department of Education website previously encouraged teachers to “embrace Critical Race Theory.” As Fox News noted:
Also in 2019, under Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane sent a memo to Virginia public schools endorsing “Foundations of Critical Race Theory in Education,” as an important “tool” that can “further spur developments in education.”
Back on CBS, Burleson offered an assist to slime Youngkin: “McAuliffe has called the tactic a racist dog whistle.”
Over on ABC’s Good Morning America on Monday, reporter Stephanie Ramos dismissed the Youngkin surge this way: “Polls show Political newcomer Glenn Youngkin statistically tied with McAuliffe, using talking points Republicans have seized on like the economy and education.”
These are the talking points What is the real problem with education? It could be that a man student at Loudoun University was sex attacking girls in the ladies’ bathroom. Ramos didn’t say.
On Sunday’s GMA, Kenneth Moton dismissed the Youngkin rise as yet more seizing from the GOP: “The big issue appears to be education, and Youngkin has seized on the anger from parents over mask mandates and the teaching of Critical Race Theory. President Biden won Virginia by ten points in 2020.”
On October 24, NBC’s Antonia Hylton falsely stated, “[CRT]Not taught in public schools, but some conservative activists and parents have turned it into a catch-all for diversity programs and lessons about racism they say could make white students feel guilt.”
Glenn Youngkin winning Tuesday will be spun by the networks as the victory of racist Republican talking points.
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CBS Mornings
11.01.2021
7.10 am ETNATE BURLESON – Now, to potential trouble for Democrats at a crucial governor’s race here in Virginia. Recent polling data shows that Republican Glenn Youngkin has a slight lead over Democrat Terry Mcauliffe. Both candidates tried to get last-minute support over the weekend. Youngkin’s main concern is opposition to Critical Race Theory teaching in schools. McAuliffe called McAuliffe’s tactic racist and said that the curriculum was not being taught in Virginia schools. Youngkin will be Virginia’s first Republican Governor since 2009. Tomorrow night is the last day to vote.
Good Morning America
11.1.2021
7.13 am ETTJ HOLMES : Let’s now look at how the Virginia race for governor is so close. This could give us a hint of what will happen in the rest of America in 2022. As we approach election day tomorrow, most polls indicate a close race between Republican Glenn Youngkin and Terry McAuliffe. Stephanie Ramos, our latest news reporter.
STEPHANIE RAMOS – All eyes are on STEPHANIE RAMOS’ deadlocked race for the governor’s seat. Candidates race towards the finish. This is a preview of next year’s Republican campaign strategy. The president’s plummeting poll numbers, and the division in his Democratic caucus make it difficult to control Congress.
TERRY MCAULIFFE: Let’s bring it home, everybody. Let’s do it.
RAMOS: Former Governor Terry McAuliffe is supported by some big-name Democrats.
JOE BIDEN: Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote.
RAMOS: Former President Barack Obama, Vice President Harris, and President Biden all hit the road to boost support for Republican enthusiasm in an area where President Biden was victorious by ten percentage points.
GLENN YOUNGKIN – We have doubled the number of independent votes.
RAMOS. Polls show Glenn Youngkin is the new political entrant, statistically tied with McAuliffe.
YOUNGKIN – Parents have the right to engage in their children’s education.
RAMOS: Vowing support for parents at the school and banning critical race theory.
MCAULIFFE – He pitted parents against their parents. He is pitting parents against teachers.
RAMOS: Reporter. In 2013, McAuliffe was elected to his first gubernatorial term. He broke what is known as the Virginia curse, which meant that candidates could lose Virginia’s off year gubernatorial races if they were of the same party (Democratic or Republican). McAuliffe plans to do the exact same tomorrow. George?
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