Rapid Democratic Fallout

Virginia Democrats move quickly to limit damage from the indictment of Sen. Louise Lucas, especially given the earlier FBI search and prior election-cycle scandals. The most likely near-term political effect is leadership turnover, a sharper Republican message on crime, and uncertainty over Senate caucus discipline rather than a market-moving shock.

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if the outcome occurs. For information only. Not investment advice.