Ed O'Keefe

Ed O'Keefe @edokeefe

RT @SalvantoCBS: As of now, we characterize #VAGOV as lean R - that could change, of course, but that's our rating right now - — PolitiTweet.org

Ed O'Keefe @edokeefe

Now at @TerryMcAuliffe headquarters, rocking a Madonna 🎤… a device essential on loud nights like tonight. https://t.co/xQBc2Uvjp8 — PolitiTweet.org

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REGARDING CONFEDERATE MONUMENTS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY… most Virginia voters think they should remain in place. They are also voting for @GlennYoungkin in large percentages — PolitiTweet.org

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ALSO FROM THE EXIT POLLS: 53% of Virginia voters think parents should have a lot of say in what their child’s school teaches. They backing @glennYoungkin by 3 to 1. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @aaronlarnavarro: Before polls closed, Youngkin’s chief strategist @jeffroe told @CBSNews about 2,014,646 voted today. That’s in addit… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @stevenportnoy: CBS NEWS EXIT POLL (VA GOV): Should monuments to Confederate leaders on government property be: Removed 40% Left in pl… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kabir_here: Some *preliminary* exit polling results in #VAGov race... Final numbers may shift somewhat as we get more data https://t.c… — PolitiTweet.org

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AGE BREAKDOWN: It’s an older electorate than in 2020, and most 65 and older are voting for @GlennYoungkin. But he’s also doing better among younger voters than @JoeBiden did a year ago, particularly among those ages 30 to 44. — PolitiTweet.org

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There are more White voters this year than in 2020 - their share of the electorate is up from 67% in 2020 to 74% now. @GlennYoungkin also has stronger support from White voters than Trump did: 62% of White voters are supporting Youngkin, compared to 53% for Trump a year ago. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed O'Keefe @edokeefe

THIS IS NOTABLE: Right now we see a small portion of 2020 @JoeBiden voters - roughly 6% - backing @GoennYoungkin. This is larger than the 2% of 2020 Donald Trump voters who are supporting @TerryMcAuliffe. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed O'Keefe @edokeefe

Exit polls currently show @GlennYoungkin with a 5 point lead among independents (note: @TerryMcAuliffe won his 2013 race for governor without winning the support of a majority of independents. The electorate was +5D then). — PolitiTweet.org

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VIRGINIA EXIT POLLS: 7pm ET UPDATE from @CBSNewsPoll: Democrats and Republicans are turning out in roughly the same proportion that they did in 2020. 96% of Dems are voting for @TerryMcAuliffe, while 97% of Republicans are voting for @GlennYoungkin. — PolitiTweet.org

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POLLS ARE CLOSED… in Virginia’s closely-watched governor’s race. A loss for Democrats could spell trouble for next year’s midterm elections, with some calling this race an early referendum on @POTUS Biden’s presidency. Our @CBSEveningNews report: https://t.co/AEHJzuckw8 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kathrynw5: You love to see it. @MajorCBS, @Elaine_Quijano and @edokeefe. Tune into CBSN for coverage all night! https://t.co/m9EEDe1CTA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CBSNews: Polls just closed in Virginia for the high-stakes governor races — and turnout exceeded expectations, with more than 3 million… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CBSNews: CBS News exit polls show that the economy was the top issue for voters in Virginia's governor race — but education was a close… — PolitiTweet.org

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@kelleratlarge Looking forward to it!! — PolitiTweet.org

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… and we’ll report from amid the crush of campaign signs with an update on the #VirginiaElection2021 — and how it sets the table for next year’s national elections — on tonight’s @CBSEveningNews. https://t.co/LfWQka0I1h — PolitiTweet.org

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WE’RE BACK… with live @CBSNews coverage underway on CBSN… https://t.co/4qSPqNbDyh — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CBSNews: Taxes are a top voter issue in the New Jersey governor's race — which could explain why GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli is run… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kabir_here: Biden's job approval and Trump's favorability are both underwater among Virginia's voters Note: these preliminary exit pol… — PolitiTweet.org

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When asked how voters personally view the candidates, a slight majority of voters said they had a favorable view of @GlennYoungkin, while a slight majority view @TerryMcAuliffe unfavorably. — PolitiTweet.org

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According to @CBSNewsPoll exit polls, more Virginia voters trust @TerryMcAuliffe than @GlennYoungkin to handle the pandemic, while Youngkin has advantage on handling the issue of crime. The candidates are neck and neck on who is trusted to handle the state’s economy. — PolitiTweet.org

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WHAT ABOUT TRUMP? MOST VIRGINIA VOTERS CONTINUE TO VIEW HIM NEGATIVELY. Not unexpectedly, more of @GlennYoungkin voters than @TerryMcAuliffe’s view Trump favorably, but 1 in 5 Youngkin voters have a negative opinion of Trump. — PolitiTweet.org

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IS @POTUS BIDEN A FACTOR FOR VIRGINIA VOTERS? ABOUT HALF SAY HE IS. He won Virginia by 10 points just a year ago. Today, more Virginia voters disapprove (56%) than approve (43%) of his job. 1/2 of voters he is a factor with more saying their vote is to oppose him than support him — PolitiTweet.org

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CORONAVIRUS: MORE IMPORTANT FOR @TerryMcAuliffe VOTERS. Vast majority of Virginia voters are vaccinated, most support employers requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for workers. McAuliffe’s backers about 8x as likely as Youngkin’s to say coronavirus most important issue. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CBSNews: "The issue that has captured the state's imagination more than any other": @edokeefe reports in Virginia on how education beca… — PolitiTweet.org

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EDUCATION AND SCHOOL CURRICULUM is driving @GlennYoungkin voters. Just over 1/2 say parents should have a lot of say in what is taught in school. 8 in 10 of Youngkin supporters think they should have “a lot” of say. Only a 1/4 of McAuliffe voters say so. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed O'Keefe @edokeefe

VIRGINIA EXIT POLLS via @CBSNewsPoll: ISSUES IMPORTANT TO VOTERS: ECONOMY AND JOBS TOPS THE LIST. Roughly a 1/3rd of voters said it’s most important issue facing Virginia, followed by education (about 1/4), taxes and the coronavirus. — PolitiTweet.org

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The president adds he hasn’t seen evidence that his agenda not passing is a factor in the Virginia contest. “I think it’s going to be very close.” — PolitiTweet.org