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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 17h

Mamdani: Trump ran on three promises. He ran on the punishment of his political enemies, easing the cost of living crisis, and mass deportation. It's that second promise that brought so many to his campaign. Yet he's unwilling to deliver on that because he's beholden to billionaires

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Team Spanberger @teamspanberger.bsky.social · 16h

Last night, the difference was made clear — four years of Winsome Earle-Sears would be detrimental to our Commonwealth.

Winsome has shown us that she’s too extreme to be Governor of Virginia — and on November 4th, Virginians will reject her at the ballot box.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 1d

My entire career, I’ve always put Virginians first — and that’s what I’ll do as Governor.

My mission is to bring down costs, improve our schools, and keep people safe. I’ve earned the support of Virginia police, firefighters, Democrats, and Republicans — and I hope to earn yours.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 17h

Virginia, we are just 25 days away from Election Day.

That’s just 25 days to make sure every Virginian has a plan to vote. Get involved today: mobilize.us/spanbergerforgovernor

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 16h

If Winsome Earle-Sears hadn't kept interrupting me, maybe she would have heard what a real plan to make life better for Virginians sounds like.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 14h

Winsome Earle-Sears does not want anyone to support reproductive rights — but we already knew that.

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Jim McBride #NAFO #UkraineDefender 🇺🇦🇺🇲 @jimmcbride13.bsky.social · 1d

Watch @abigailspanberger.com tonight and get involved!
vabluevictorywarroom.substack.com/p/spanberger...

Spanberger v Earle-Sears Debate Tonight!

How to watch at 7pm ET and attend a virtual or in-person watch party.

vabluevictorywarroom.substack.com

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Team Spanberger @teamspanberger.bsky.social · 3d

Abigail Spanberger is ready to take the debate stage this Thursday night and share her vision for a better Virginia. Join us in cheering her on at a watch party near you!

Find a location at abigailspanberger.com/watchparty.

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Jim McBride #NAFO #UkraineDefender 🇺🇦🇺🇲 @jimmcbride13.bsky.social · 3d

Jake you shared an article from October 6, 2022 about Belarus banning price increases. i dont see new articles about it and that video might be old too. www.reuters.com/business/ret...

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Jim McBride #NAFO #UkraineDefender 🇺🇦🇺🇲 @jimmcbride13.bsky.social · 8d

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Jim McBride #NAFO #UkraineDefender 🇺🇦🇺🇲 @jimmcbride13.bsky.social · 9d

My Letter to the Editor in Washington Post print edition on October 2nd:

"Democrats are unpopular. Here is how they can fix that."

Spoiler Alert: @abigailspanberger.com

Gift Article:
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Opinion | Democrats are unpopular. Here’s how they can fix that.

Plus: readers discuss fan behavior at the Ryder cup and self-dealing at ICE.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 11d

Virginia, there’s no time to waste. For the future of our Commonwealth, make your plan to vote today:

abigailspanberger.com/vote

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 10d

NEW AD: Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep us safe.

I’m proud to stand with Virginia’s police officers — and I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 10d

For so many Virginians, there's no issue more important than being able to afford everyday expenses.

It's why my top priority is lowering costs across the Commonwealth. More on that in my latest interview with @thehill.com:

thehill.com/homenews/cam...

thehill.com

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 10d

Why would a President deploy the military against his own citizens? The talk-show hosts running our military are panicking— willing to escalate tensions in unconstitutional, dangerous ways to push their radical agenda.

This is un-American, and every patriot must call it out as authoritarianism.

WBUR @wbur.org · 10d

Trump said he told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the U.S. "should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military," a reference to the Democratic-run cities that he has long said have high crime rates that make them uninhabitable.

Trump defends use of the U.S. military against the 'enemy within'

Earlier, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the purpose of the department would exclusively be "war fighting."

www.wbur.org

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Jim McBride #NAFO #UkraineDefender 🇺🇦🇺🇲 @jimmcbride13.bsky.social · 11d

I have been spammed 69 times in less than three months by @debhaalandnm.bsky.social.

Democrats need to take action against the fundraising grifters who are burying donors in emails we don't need or want.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 15d

Virginians are struggling with rising costs and leaders who refuse to stand up for them.

Winsome Earle-Sears clearly won’t stand up for Virginia — but I will.

My latest in the the @washingtonpost.com:

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 15d

Why do you think Trump did a complete 180 in language about Ukraine this week?

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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 15d

Ukraine has struck another major Russian oil refinery in Bashkortostan and successfully struck the oil export terminal in Tuapse. Ukraine shot down another Su-34 and destroyed two An-26 transport planes on Crimea. Russia's losses are increasing as Ukraine's drone fleet expands their target list.

Russia in CHAOS! Fuel Shortages Everywhere Now!

YouTube video by Jake Broe

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Alexander S. Vindman @avindman.bsky.social · 16d

Course Correction or Flip Flop on Russian and Ukraine?
open.substack.com/pub/alexande...

Course Correction?

Another Change in Ukraine Policy from Trump

open.substack.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Aug 28

As Virginia heads into another election season (every year for us!), it's time to take a hard look at our local elections, where crowded fields often lead to winners with nowhere near the majority of voters' support.

Tell Your Legislator: Time to rethink local elections in Virginia — UpVote Virginia

As our recent op‑ed points out, Virginia voters face a pivotal election season—not just for statewide and legislative seats, but in a multitude of contested local races, many featuring three or mor...

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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 21d

Hear Liz White from @upvoteva.bsky.social give an overview of #RankedChoiceVoting. What it is, how it works, and what it can do to make our elections better!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW6v...

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Jim McBride #NAFO #UkraineDefender 🇺🇦🇺🇲 @jimmcbride13.bsky.social · 16d

Tonight! Join us for live Q&A with on issues like key Ukraine legislation in Congress and what's next after President Trump called for NATO shoot down Russian aircraft.

Register to join here👉
bit.ly/razomadvocacycall

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 17d

⚡️ Trump: We have great respect for the fight Ukraine is putting up. It is pretty amazing.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 17d

Well this is something.

Trump: "I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form."

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