Campaign Fundraising, Polling Accuracy, and the Car Tax

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by: Lauren Burke of Black Virginia News (and formerly Pod Virginia), covering the Virginia Value Pack 27 fundraiser for Virginia Democrats in red districts. Chris Saxman of the VIP Podcast, covering an influx of spending for the Republican Governors Association in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. Rich Meagher of RVA's Got Issues, covering Michelle Maldonado's opponent in the 20th House District dropping out of the race after losing his job to federal cuts. Plus daylight savings, bipartisan trade conversations, and a car tax reality check. -- The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.