Yes, Virginia Is Still a Blue State

Stu Rothenberg: “State races are more competitive, as they are in most states, even in those where one party has a solid advantage in federal contests. You wouldn’t say that Kansas was ‘purple‘ just because Democrats have won the governorship in three in the last five elections, would you? And you wouldn’t call Massachusetts ‘red‘ because Republicans have won six of the last eight elections for governor there.”

“National dynamics have impacted Virginia’s gubernatorial contests, even though Virginia’s fundamental partisanship is clear.”