"Virginia House GOP Leadership Fight Ignites Anger Over Youngkin's Strategy"
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Republican legislators in Virginia are seeking to overthrow House Speaker Todd Gilbert for failing to push back against Governor Glenn Youngkin's strategy of spotlighting a 15-week abortion ban ahead of the recent elections. Some Republican delegates believe that the focus on abortion cost the GOP control of the House, and they argue that the party should have prioritized issues such as inflation, grocery bills, and childcare. The infighting within the Virginia GOP reflects potential challenges for Youngkin as he faces a General Assembly controlled by Democrats.
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