Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Alexandra, and Jim discuss the wild ride in the VA gubernatorial race, Manchin’s continued stance against Dem’s spending bills, and the ‘Let’s go Brandon’ debate. 

Editors’ picks: • Rich: Kyle Smith’s post “Dems Test Out a ‘Racist Dog Whistle’ Rationalization for Virginia” • Charlie: Andy McCarthy’s piece “Cuomo Charged with Sex Crime . . . or Is He? • Alexandra: Phil’s piece “McAuliffe’s Infamous ‘Parents’ Quip Wasn’t a Gaffe — It’s How Democrats Think” • Jim: Phil’s piece “Democrats’ Shell Game on SALT Deduction”

Light items: • Rich: Speaking at UVa • Charlie: Halloween decor in his neighborhood • Alexandra: Rendezvous with Destiny by Craig Shirley • Jim: His kitchen renovation is almost done

Sponsors Quip David Bahnsen’s new book, There’s No Free Lunch

The Editors is hosted by Rich Lowry and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.