The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1367 - Zero Hour For Democrats In Virginia
Nov 2, 2021
Virginia's gubernatorial race intensifies as candidates vie for voter support, with critical focus on education and race dynamics. Terry McAuliffe faces backlash for playing the race card, while Glenn Youngkin seeks to engage voters on educational issues. Parents express deep concerns about critical race theory and school safety, alongside political maneuvering within the Democratic Party regarding Biden's Build Back Better plan. Additionally, skepticism over climate action grows as Biden's actions contradict his rhetoric at a recent conference.
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Media's Portrayal of Youngkin Supporters
- Media attempts to portray Youngkin supporters as racist by highlighting individuals with Confederate flags.
- Ben Shapiro expresses skepticism, suggesting potential manipulation given the lack of media inquiry into the individual's identity.
McAuliffe's Teacher Diversity Initiative
- Terry McAuliffe emphasized diversifying Virginia's teacher base due to the disparity between student demographics and teacher race.
- He proposed incentives like covering tuition and living expenses for teachers in high-demand areas.
McAuliffe's Denial of CRT
- Terry McAuliffe denied the existence of critical race theory (CRT) in Virginia schools.
- He dismissed parental concerns about CRT as unfounded while standing next to Governor Ralph Northam.