VA-SEN: Tim Kaine to Announce Future Plans

[RandySF]

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) “will announce his long-awaited decision tomorrow on whether to seek re-election in 2024,” Punchbowl News reports.

“We’re told there’s a significant possibility that he opts against a third term. This would put yet another Senate seat in play for Republicans, who already had a highly favorable 2024 map.”

“If Kaine retires, it would open the door for several potential Democratic candidates, including Virginia Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Jennifer Wexton and former Rep. Elaine Luria.”

“On the GOP side, Gov. Glenn Youngkin could jump into the race regardless of what Kaine announces tomorrow.”



https://politicalwire.com/2023/01/19/tim-kaine-to-announce-future-plans/

[ColinC]

1. Yeah I'm gonna need him to stay there.

Can’t risk having to throw a bucketload of money on this and take a ton away from other races.

[leftieNanner]

2. I do hope he stays in the Senate!

I certainly understand if he has a health/family issue, but he knows full well how important it is for us to hold that seat. Youngkin will surely run. He already won a statewide race - although I'm not too sure how popular he is now that he made a full 180 to Trumpland.