Jeff Schapiro

Jeff Schapiro, a former Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist and scholar at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, discusses the evolving political landscape in Virginia. He highlights how dissatisfaction with national politics is affecting local elections, specifically looking at Winsome Earle-Sears' challenges. The conversation dives into why voters are splitting their tickets, with Abigail Spanberger gaining support due to her appeal. Schapiro also examines the impact of data centers and potential consequences of presidential politics on voter behavior.