Obama sharply criticizes Glenn Youngkin in Virginia governor’s race
The Hindu
When asked for comment, a Youngkin campaign spokesman called Mr. Obama’s remarks “false statements”.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama offered a sharp rebuke of the Republican candidate for Virginia governor, Glenn Youngkin, as he encouraged voters on October 23 to support Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the closely watched race.
Mr. Obama accused Mr. Youngkin of portraying himself as a friendly everyman while encouraging what Mr. Obama called “lies and conspiracy theories” about widespread voting fraud in the 2020 elections.
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