LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP.

Tara Durant, a former schoolteacher and state legislator in Virginia, discusses her motivation for entering politics and her recent election victory in a swing district. She was inspired to run for office after an incident involving Black Lives Matter protesters and her daughter. Durant emphasizes the importance of public safety, education, and community security in her campaign. She also addresses the misconception that abortion is a losing issue for Republicans, pointing out that candidates like her who support restrictions on abortion have been successful. Durant concludes by stating that Virginia remains a swing state. [Extracted from the article]