Norman Leahy
Norm Leahy is a Washington Post columnist, and comments on Virginia politics for WRVA and the Virginia Talk Radio Network
Leahy: Youngkin Risks His Political Future by Boosting Lake
The calculus is that none of it will matter to Virginians. And if it does, they’ll forget it by the time the make-or-break 2023 political season kicks off.
Leahy: Virginia AG Jason Miyares Injects More Theater Into Elections
Sadly, it appears that no amount of winning can overcome a virus that’s immune to reality.
Leahy: Polling Shows Youngkin’s Strength and Biden’s Liability in Virginia
Recent polling showed 54 percent of Virginians said Youngkin shouldn’t run for president
Leahy: Youngkin’s Options for an Abortion Ban Dim
Abortion politics have changed markedly in the past few months, particularly for those candidates facing voters in November.
Leahy: Youngkin Sets His Marks on 2023, With An Eye Toward 2024
It’s easy to overlook just how much Youngkin has riding on what happens in Virginia next year.
Leahy: A Dishonest End to One Person, One Vote in Virginia
It’s very on-brand for Virginia’s political class, which, in a number of unflattering ways, still can’t (or won’t) shake its Byrd machine roots.
Leahy: Virginia Republicans Rally to Trump
These are Virginia Republicans telling us who they are: They are loyal to a disgraced real estate developer and former reality TV game show host.
Leahy: Rob Wittman’s Reelection Strategy
A redistricted Virginia 1st might not be as friendly as the congressman would like.
Leahy: Youngkin Needs to Decide Where His Priorities Lie
The more he tours the country and shares the limelight with election deniers, the more likely some of that stench gets stuck to him.
Leahy: Youngkin’s Biggest Problem on Abortion Isn’t Democrats
It’s the GOP’s own “no abortions, ever” caucus.
