Editor, Gazette-Journal:
Virginia will elect its first female Governor in November. The choice is clear. Virginians must elect Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. Congresswoman Spanberger is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. She has tried to position herself as a Democratic moderate. A closer look reveals the truth. Her voting record reveals a significant alignment with Biden’s policies, particularly when it comes to big government, increased spending, and higher taxes. Spanberger initially ran as a pragmatic Democrat. Over time though, her votes have mirrored the broader Democratic agenda, often in ways that do not fully align with her Virginia constituents.
Spanberger voted for the American Rescue Plan (2021), a $1.9 trillion stimulus package that prioritized pandemic relief but also significantly expanded government spending. Framed as an emergency response, it furthered the Biden administration’s push for larger fiscal outlays and federal intervention in the economy. Spanberger also supported Biden’...