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ROANOKE, Va. – All eyes will be on Salt Lake City Wednesday night for the vice presidential debate between current Vice President Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. He believes it will be more subdued than the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but Pence and Harris will not avoid conflict. "Mike Pence will try to keep the conversation on Kamala Harris.”Lynch parallels Pence to then-Vice President George H.W. Bush in the 1984 vice presidential debate. “It really got the Reagan campaign back on track, and I think Mike Pence has the chance to do that," Lynch said.

ROANOKE, Va. – Time is running out to choose between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. 10 News political analyst Ed Lynch believes the number of undecided voters is dwindling every day. “It’s not a question now of changing undecided voters' minds," Lynch said. He said President Trump had his full support far before the 2016 election, and his enthusiasm has only increased with time. “This is probably the most important election of our lifetimes, so it’s critical to get out and vote," Clement said.

ROANOKE, Va. – The 2020 presidential campaign took another unexpected turn on Friday with President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Lynch equates Trump’s diagnosis to when Richard Nixon became ill during his 1960 presidential campaign. “It’s taken them off of the campaign trail in the short term, and it puts a lot of pressure on Biden to respect that,” Lynch said. Additionally, Lynch expects most Democrats will avoid using Trump’s illness as a talking point during the next few days. “Both campaigns are just trying to motivate the voters they have already identified as their voters,” Lynch said.

ROANOKE, Va. – The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was unlike anything America has seen before. 10 News Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch said the debate was defined by negativity and missed opportunities. “Both candidates missed opportunities last night. Trump missed opportunities to confront Biden with some of his flip-flops over a 40 plus year career," said Lynch. Of those two missed opportunities, Biden missed the bigger opportunity.”The next presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 15. and Lynch predicts we’ll see different debate styles from both candidates then.

ROANOKE, Va. – President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their first debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. [WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump, Joe Biden have their first presidential debate]On the flip side, Trump said he’s not drilling down on policies or briefing books, but being quizzed by reporters in the White House Briefing Room. “Certainly the Supreme Court nomination is going to come up, the Affordable Care Act, Obamacare is going to come up. I think what will be most interesting is the extent to which Donald Trump can take whatever comes up and turn it into a discussion of the economy,” Lynch said. The 90-minute debate will be divided into 15-minute topical segments opened with a question from the moderator.

ROANOKE, Va. – Reaction continues pouring in after more than a decade of President Trump’s tax returns go public. The New York Times reports the president paid no federal income tax for 10 out of 15 years and just $750 the year he won the election and the year after. “Assuming it’s true, Trump’s going to have to explain that, which is going to be tough. He expects Trump’s tax returns to be a big talking point for Joe Biden during the first presidential debate on Tuesday night. Lynch said it’s too early to tell if it will impact the election.

In the political arena, Jerry Falwell Jr. was one of the first people to give an endorsement to now President Trump. After Falwell’s endorsement, Trump tweeted that Falwell was one of the most respected religious leaders in the nation. Falwell continued to actively campaign for Trump and even said he turned down the position of Secretary of Education. Despite all this, 10 News Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch said the scandal won’t have any lasting effects in the election. “But none of that is going to be major because Donald Trump is much bigger than Liberty University and Liberty University has had an existence and a great deal of success before anybody took Donald Trump seriously as a presidential candidate.”Lynch said he doesn’t think this will have a major impact on the Trump campaign’s fundraising either.

ROANOKE, Va. Tuesday was a big election day in southwest Virginia as voters selected a Democratic candidate for the states 5th Congressional District. Dr. Cameron Webb won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat in Virginias 5th District, according to the Associated Press. Earlier this month, the states Republican party chose Bob Good to be the Republican nominee over incumbent Denver Riggleman. The Republican primary battle in the 5th District has made that a competitive race, which changes the dynamic of (Tuesdays) Democratic primary. Democratic primary voters now really have to look at who has the best chance to win in the fall, Lynch said.

In an unusual move, Republican candidate Bob Good is challenging the incumbent Republican Congressman for Virginias 5th District, Denver Riggleman. As of Friday, the states Republican party had not united behind a candidate -- less than a month before the primary. Generally speaking, these sorts of primary challenges only benefit the other party, said 10 News political analyst Dr. Ed Lynch. The 5th district is not a safe seat for the Republicans or the Democrats. There very well may be a fight for control of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives, this fall.The states Republican primary is scheduled to be held on June 23.

ROANOKE, Va. – Gov. Ralph Northam’s mask order comes with plenty of controversy. Dr. Ed Lynch, 10 News political analyst, said politically, the governor’s order has Republicans against him, evident from their statements released on Tuesday. Lynch said this also highlights a downside of the state’s one-term-and-out system for governors. “It has had one definite impact: It has united the Virginia Republican party," said Lynch.

ROANOKE, Va. – The latest democratic debate could be a make-or-break moment for some of the candidates. Klobuchar needs to prove her strong performance in the last debate was not just a one-time deal. According to Lynch, Biden needs to have a strong performance in order to regain some of the momentum he lost after the caucus and primary in Iowa and New Hampshire. He absolutely, positively needs a first place finish in South Carolina if he’s going to be able to continue. He’s aware of that.

Chris Hurst was pulled over on suspicion of driving drunk on Sunday morning, despite having a blood alcohol concentration of .085%, he wasn’t arrested. 10 News took a closer look at an article in the Virginia Constitution that protects lawmakers while the General Assembly is in session. Under the law, legislators can be arrested for “treason, felony, or breach of the peace" during sessions, but they’re immune from misdemeanors like DUIs. Under that same immunity law, legislators also can’t be arrested under any civil process during sessions or 15 days before and after a session. Virginia is not alone: There are similar laws in other states that give legislators immunity, like West Virginia and Arizona.

RICHMOND, Va. – Proposals for stricter gun laws quickly moved forward in the Virginia legislature on Monday, as the Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee sent four gun control bills to the Senate floor. 10 News political analyst Dr. Ed Lynch said the response from gun rights supporters may put pressure on some Democrats. First, the pressure on some Democrats may mean some gun control measures end up being more moderate. Lynch said some Democrats may be influenced by the Second Amendment sanctuaries that have pledged to resist new gun laws. Secondly, Lynch thinks many gun control laws would immediately go into litigation, with some reaching higher appeals courts where they will face judges who are President Donald Trump appointees, making the gun debate outcome uncertain in the long run.

ROANOKE, Va. – 10 News political analyst Dr. Ed Lynch said Tuesday it’s a surprise Democrats did not include a bribery charge in their announcement of articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Lynch thinks that the abuse of power charge is the most likely to get passed by the House and lead to a discussion in the Senate. He said that, in a potential Senate vote, public support for the president’s removal will have to increase to convince Republican senators to vote against him. Public opinion polls show Americans are basically split over whether they believe the president should be removed from office, and some data shows support for impeachment has not increased since the start of the Congressional hearings. Lynch said a key for Democrats will be to convince Senate Republicans that the fate of the GOP is not linked to the fate of Donald Trump.

People around the nation kept an eye on elections results in Virginia on Tuesday night. Republicans are trying to keep their narrow majorities in both houses of the legislature, while Democrats are trying to flip both chambers. Leaders of both the Republican and Democratic parties in Virginia told 10 News on Tuesday afternoon that they were optimistic that their party will come out on top. This would probably be the most important election in Virginia in many, many years," said Sen. John Edwards, (D) Roanoke. Many ads run outside of southwest Virginia and Southside have shown how heated the races have become particularly in northern Virginia, Richmond and the Tidewater region.

ROANOKE, Va. - A big change-up could be coming to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time in 20 years after Tuesday's elections. 10 News political analyst Ed Lynch said he expects after voters cast their ballots, Democrats will take back control. "It's very significant and I think we will see major changes in policy coming out of a new legislature if indeed there is a Democratic majority," Lynch said. Lynch expects Virginians will see laws that push for fewer restrictions on abortion, tighter laws on gun control and property rights. He added that it's likely there will be a smaller turnout for local elections, like sheriffs and school boards, despite the fact those smaller positions can have a big impact.

Even though the overwhelming majority of voters oppose impeachment, 100% of Virginia's Democrat Congressional Representatives have signed on to the socialist squads latest litmus test." Senator for Virginia, tweeted this, among other tweets:Bottom line: The Trump-Zelensky transcript is very damning. Congressman representing Virginia's 9th district, released this statement:My statement on President Trump and Ukraine: pic.twitter.com/t54npIzfBR Morgan Griffith (@RepMGriffith) September 25, 2019Ben Cline, U.S. Congressman representing Virginia's 6th district, released this statement:"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has caved to those on the far-left of her party who are demanding an official impeachment inquiry. It is my hope that we can put aside these political games and work toward addressing the important issues facing the American people."

ROANOKE, Va. - Local lawmakers and 10 News Political Analyst, Dr. Ed Lynch, weigh in on the impeachment inquiry for President Trump. -- Congressman Morgan GriffithCongressman Ben Cline, representing Virginia's 6th district, released this statement:"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has caved to those on the far-left of her party who are demanding an official impeachment inquiry. -- Congressman Ben ClineCongressman Denver Riggleman, representing Virginia's 5th district, tweeted:On the basis of an anonymous source, @TheDemocrats have decided to launch impeachment proceedings against @realDonaldTrump. Let's consider the source before we engage in political histrionics Congressman Denver Riggleman (@RepRiggleman) September 24, 2019U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who represents Virginia, tweeted:The House had no choice but to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry. -- Dr. Ed Lynch, 10 News Political AnalystCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

10 News Political Analyst Ed Lynch says while the calls for Gov. Northam's resignation continue, they likely won't be enough to impede his work as governor. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.