The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Centrism is a cancer

So-called “centrists” only align with the majority of professional politicians, not the majority of the public.
Tyler Palicia
December 14, 2021
Youngkin will be Virginia’s first Republican governor in eight years. He, Sears and Miyares are the first Republicans elected to statewide office since 2014. Photo by Shauna Muckle, ’24

Republicans make major gains in Virginia elections

Glenn Youngkin and other down-ballot Republicans defied Virginia’s leftward trend Nov. 2, declaring victory in their competitive races.
Shauna Muckle
November 9, 2021
Glenn Youngkin spoke in Buena Vista Oct. 28, a few days before the Virginia gubernatorial election. Photo by Shauna Muckle, ’24.

Youngkin fires up Buena Vista in campaign’s final stretch

Glenn Youngkin, Virginia’s newly elected governor, held a rally in Buena Vista days before his electoral victory
Shauna Muckle
November 9, 2021
Signs supporting the gubernatorial race are popping up in Lexington. Photo by Lilah Kimble, 23.

A difficult position for Glenn Youngkin

Youngkin’s campaign strategy meets with moderate success but still leaves GOP candidate in a disadvantageous position
Andrew Thompson
October 12, 2021
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