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The Roanoke Times Will the Republicans nomination of political newcomer and former private equity CEO Glenn Youngkin for governor be a clarifying event for Democrats as they pick their nominee? We’ll see. If nothing else, it brings into sharp relief the pros and cons of the Democratic front-runner, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Let’s take a look at them. 1. McAuliffe can raise lots of moneyThis has to count in McAuliffe’s “plus” column for Democrats. Youngkin is easily the wealthiest person ever to run for statewide office in Virginia; his personal fortune has been estimated as high as $367 million. His campaign will not lack for funds. As longtime political analyst Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia has quipped on Twitter, Youngkin’s idea of a fundraising event is lunch with his accountant. Democrats who are concerned about Youngkin’s resources — it’s still unclear how seriously some are taking him — will find

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