Spanberger says no to CNN debate invite after Earle-Sears' scheduling conflict cancels People's Debate
Both candidates are negotiating a debate hosted by WAVY News and Norfolk State University to focus on Virginia voters' priorities ahead of the November election, with Spanberger leading at 45.2%.
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In Chesterfield, Earle-Sears slams Spanberger, revives Youngkin’s winning campaign slogans
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears dropped by an American Legion office in Midlothian on Thursday, a stop on her “Operation Defend and Deliver” campaign event series. She and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Westmoreland, emphasized their aim to elevate the…
Who Is the Real Abigail Spanberger? Winsome Earle-Sears’ Campaign Says It Knows
As Virginia’s gubernatorial race presses on, Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears continues to try to define her opponent, Democrat nominee Abigail Spanberger. The Earle-Sears campaign released two ads Wednesday that aim to reveal what it considers is Spanberger’s true identity. In one of the ads, titled “Forward,” the Republican candidate and Marine Corps veteran warned Virginians that Spanberger’s policies were closely aligned with …
In closely watched Virginia governor race, GOP's Earle-Sears, Dem's Spanberger can't agree on debate
"Winsome Earle-Sears is not afraid to answer tough questions and face Virginians head-on," Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears campaign spokeswoman Peyton Vogel said
Spanberger says no to CNN debate invite after Earle-Sears' scheduling conflict cancels People's Debate
RICHMOND, Va. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger has declined an invitation for a debate with CNN, one day after Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears declined to participate in the 2025 People's Debate, citing a scheduling conflict.Spanberger said she wants to focus on a Virginia-based debate highlighting issues for voters.The 2025 People's Debate would have been produced by CBS 6.Earlier Thursday, Earle-Sears accepted an …
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