Glenn Youngkin’s Biggest Power Grab May Come Well Before 2024

McConnell’s Freeze-Up • Democrats’ Plan B • Masters vs. Lake? [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( Glenn Youngkin’s Biggest Power Grab May Come Well Before 2024 Good morning from the Hive newsroom! Glenn Youngkin is cooking up quite a storm. As he punts the question of a potential presidential bid, [reports]( Abigail Tracy, the Republican governor is working to sweep the state assembly and transform Virginia into a haven for the far right. “I’m a little bit amazed that this isn’t a higher priority for the political operation at the White House,” said Senator Mark Warner, adding that national Democrats are “playing with fire.” Elsewhere, on the [latest episode]( of Inside the Hive, Brian Stelter chats with Chris Smith and Jennifer Palmieri about the depth of the Democratic bench in the event that Joe Biden falters. Plus, Eric Lutz [contends]( that Republicans can’t keep ignoring concerns about the health of Mitch McConnell, who had yet another freeze-up that’s sure to fuel succession chatter. Thanks for reading! [Glenn Youngkin’s Biggest Power Grab May Come Well Before 2024]( By [Abigail Tracy]( [The Virginia governor is getting presidential buzz, but he’s focused on winning a Republican trifecta this November—an “off-off year” election that could catapult his career. The state’s senators are sounding the alarm bells: “I’m a little bit amazed that this isn’t a higher priority at the White House,” Senator Mark Warner tells VF.]( [Read more button](   [If Joe Biden Falters, Democrats Have Prepped the Bench]( By [Brian Stelter]( [Jennifer Palmieri and Chris Smith discuss the state of the party for the 2024 election and beyond.]( [Read more button](   [Mitch McConnell’s Second Freeze-Up Is Going to Be Very Hard for Republicans to Ignore]( By [Eric Lutz]( [The Senate minority immediately downplayed his latest health scare, but he and his colleagues are sure to face some uncomfortable questions when they come back from recess.]( [Read more button](   [Watch Out, Kari Lake, Blake Masters Is Going for Another Senate Run: Report]( By [Caleb Ecarma]( [The Arizona Senate race for Kyrsten Sinema’s seat is about to get super weird.]( [Read more button](   [Vivek Ramaswamy, Eminem, and the Rich History of Musicians Who’d Really, Really, Really Prefer Republican Candidates Delete Their Playlists]( By [Erin Vanderhoof]( [The Detroit rapper recently asked the presidential wannabe to please stop rapping “Lose Yourself” in public. It’s the latest example of a long tradition.]( [Read more button](   Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn](   This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2023 Condé Nast