Opinion by Jennifer Rubin: Abigail Spanberger again shows how to win as a centrist Democrat
Vega’s election denial and Spanberger’s strength on national security issues, especially her support for Ukraine, earned her the backing of GOP renegade Rep. Liz Cheney . Spanberger’s campaign believed the nod from Cheney would resonate for people on the fence.
Still, Spanberger’s team felt nervous about reports of spotty Democratic turnout in the 7th Congressional District, so it focused on Prince William County, a Democratic stronghold. That might have been key to her victory: A massive showing in the county on Tuesday put her over the top.During her victory remarks on Tuesday night, Spanberger spoke of her “deep and abiding love for the country” and a “profound sense of responsibility.
As a moderate, Spanberger has managed to balance fidelity to Democratic causes such as investment in green energy and the preservation of abortion rights with an independent, reform-minded streak that sometimes put her at odds with party leadership. With this win, Spanberger reaffirms her status as a rising star in the party. Her formula — bipartisan problem solving, strong national security credentials, anti-corruption crusading and support for women’s reproductive rights — has proved successful.
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