Spanberger Stan
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Lifelong Virginian. Fan of public service. Obsessed with our future governor, Abigail Spanberger.
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Why am I such a fan of Abigail Spanberger? Because she embodies everything I love and respect in politicians.
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The best politicians are public servants. Spanberger did two hard and risky jobs for the Republic. She was federal law enforcement with USPIS, and she was a CIA officer overseas.
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The best politicians are public servants. Spanberger did two hard and risky jobs for the Republic. She was federal law enforcement with USPIS, and she was a CIA officer overseas.
I will try to clarify.
Technically, the only thing EO 10 does is rescind Youngkin's EO 47. Nothing more, nothing less.
Link to EO 10: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
Link to EO 47: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
Technically, the only thing EO 10 does is rescind Youngkin's EO 47. Nothing more, nothing less.
Link to EO 10: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
Link to EO 47: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
January 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I will try to clarify.
Technically, the only thing EO 10 does is rescind Youngkin's EO 47. Nothing more, nothing less.
Link to EO 10: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
Link to EO 47: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
Technically, the only thing EO 10 does is rescind Youngkin's EO 47. Nothing more, nothing less.
Link to EO 10: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
Link to EO 47: www.governor.virginia.gov/media/govern...
This was like 30 minutes after the parade ended lol.
Just moving inside and changing outfits must have required some urgency.
Just moving inside and changing outfits must have required some urgency.
January 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This was like 30 minutes after the parade ended lol.
Just moving inside and changing outfits must have required some urgency.
Just moving inside and changing outfits must have required some urgency.
It's official. She took the oath.
Then the National Guard fired cannons and flew jets overhead.
Now she's about to give her speech.
Then the National Guard fired cannons and flew jets overhead.
Now she's about to give her speech.
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
It's official. She took the oath.
Then the National Guard fired cannons and flew jets overhead.
Now she's about to give her speech.
Then the National Guard fired cannons and flew jets overhead.
Now she's about to give her speech.
One more pre-Inauguration post.
The shades and the neutral expression are giving Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty.
The shades and the neutral expression are giving Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty.
January 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
One more pre-Inauguration post.
The shades and the neutral expression are giving Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty.
The shades and the neutral expression are giving Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty.
Tonight's the night!
Colbert's other guest is Jimmy Kimmel. So it's gonna some dangerously high levels of Mainstream Establishment Lib energy.
Colbert's other guest is Jimmy Kimmel. So it's gonna some dangerously high levels of Mainstream Establishment Lib energy.
"Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) will appear on The Late Show with @StephenAtHome on Monday night." bluevirginia.us/2026/01/va-g...
January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Tonight's the night!
Colbert's other guest is Jimmy Kimmel. So it's gonna some dangerously high levels of Mainstream Establishment Lib energy.
Colbert's other guest is Jimmy Kimmel. So it's gonna some dangerously high levels of Mainstream Establishment Lib energy.
If Abigail endorses someone, then I endorse them as well.
But also, I used to be Elizabeth's constituent and she was great! Like Abigail says, she was responsive and effective.
But also, I used to be Elizabeth's constituent and she was great! Like Abigail says, she was responsive and effective.
I’m excited to have earned Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com’s endorsement in my campaign for SD-39! I’ve known Governor-Elect Spanberger for nine years, and I have been inspired by her career and work.
January 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
If Abigail endorses someone, then I endorse them as well.
But also, I used to be Elizabeth's constituent and she was great! Like Abigail says, she was responsive and effective.
But also, I used to be Elizabeth's constituent and she was great! Like Abigail says, she was responsive and effective.
This is an important barrier she broke. One that still stands in West Virginia and Maryland, among other states.
But my main takeaway from this is the video where they ask her about Trump and Maduro, and it keeps zooming in on "Sic Semper Tyrannis" on the state seal.
apnews.com/article/span...
But my main takeaway from this is the video where they ask her about Trump and Maduro, and it keeps zooming in on "Sic Semper Tyrannis" on the state seal.
apnews.com/article/span...
Spanberger says she's still digesting significance of becoming 1st woman elected Virginia governor
Less than two weeks before her inauguration, Democrat Abigail Spanberger says she’s still digesting what it means to become the first female governor in Virginia’s nearly 250-year history.
apnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This is an important barrier she broke. One that still stands in West Virginia and Maryland, among other states.
But my main takeaway from this is the video where they ask her about Trump and Maduro, and it keeps zooming in on "Sic Semper Tyrannis" on the state seal.
apnews.com/article/span...
But my main takeaway from this is the video where they ask her about Trump and Maduro, and it keeps zooming in on "Sic Semper Tyrannis" on the state seal.
apnews.com/article/span...
@demgovs.org made a nice video where Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherill come together to talk about their time as Hill roommates.
youtu.be/ERohYyy0C34?...
youtu.be/ERohYyy0C34?...
Besties to Governors: Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill 🥹💙
YouTube video by Democratic Governors Association
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January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
@demgovs.org made a nice video where Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherill come together to talk about their time as Hill roommates.
youtu.be/ERohYyy0C34?...
youtu.be/ERohYyy0C34?...
If you haven't entered the ticket lottery for the inauguration yet, maybe this parade lineup will convince you. You'll have Guardsmen, cadets, cops, firefighters, scouts, fife & drums, marching bands, dance teams, all the college mascots, and a lot more.
spanbergerinauguration.com/spanberger-i...
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Spanberger Inaugural Committee Announces Governor-Elect’s Inaugural Parade Participants | Abigail Spanberger Inaugural Committee
RICHMOND, Va. — The Spanberger Inaugural Committee today announced more than 25 groups and organizations from across the Commonwealth of Virginia that are participating in the 2026 Inaugural Parade th...
spanbergerinauguration.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
If you haven't entered the ticket lottery for the inauguration yet, maybe this parade lineup will convince you. You'll have Guardsmen, cadets, cops, firefighters, scouts, fife & drums, marching bands, dance teams, all the college mascots, and a lot more.
spanbergerinauguration.com/spanberger-i...
spanbergerinauguration.com/spanberger-i...
On one hand this is super morbid and pessimistic; on the other hand I'm just excited by the idea of President Spanberger in '44.
Excited for the day in 2046 when president Spanberger finally brings the last troops home from Venezuela and the entire press corps complains that she didn’t do it in the perfect way and they were really seeing the light at the end of the tunnel this time.
January 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
On one hand this is super morbid and pessimistic; on the other hand I'm just excited by the idea of President Spanberger in '44.
As we enter the new year, I should set expectations for this account.
I'll still focus on Abigail, as she takes begins governing. I won't focus on the 2026 races, except as they relate to her.
And while I will be truthful and insightful, this is still an account for stanning, not objectivity.
I'll still focus on Abigail, as she takes begins governing. I won't focus on the 2026 races, except as they relate to her.
And while I will be truthful and insightful, this is still an account for stanning, not objectivity.
January 1, 2026 at 12:21 AM
As we enter the new year, I should set expectations for this account.
I'll still focus on Abigail, as she takes begins governing. I won't focus on the 2026 races, except as they relate to her.
And while I will be truthful and insightful, this is still an account for stanning, not objectivity.
I'll still focus on Abigail, as she takes begins governing. I won't focus on the 2026 races, except as they relate to her.
And while I will be truthful and insightful, this is still an account for stanning, not objectivity.
Without wading into a very long thread, she kind of did. It was relentless. And other traditional Dem priorities were minimized or ignored.
There were negative attacks on Winsome Earle-Sears being a hard right social conservative, but Abigail's own priorities were entirely about affordability.
There were negative attacks on Winsome Earle-Sears being a hard right social conservative, but Abigail's own priorities were entirely about affordability.
Spanberger didn't focus exclusively on affordability.
December 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Without wading into a very long thread, she kind of did. It was relentless. And other traditional Dem priorities were minimized or ignored.
There were negative attacks on Winsome Earle-Sears being a hard right social conservative, but Abigail's own priorities were entirely about affordability.
There were negative attacks on Winsome Earle-Sears being a hard right social conservative, but Abigail's own priorities were entirely about affordability.
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As we gather for Christmas, please join me in thanking those who make the holidays possible. Thank you to our servicemembers, National Guardsmen, law enforcement officers, first responders, and healthcare workers — who often sacrifice time with their own loved ones to keep us safe. 🇺🇸
December 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As we gather for Christmas, please join me in thanking those who make the holidays possible. Thank you to our servicemembers, National Guardsmen, law enforcement officers, first responders, and healthcare workers — who often sacrifice time with their own loved ones to keep us safe. 🇺🇸
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Abigail Spanberger Inaugural Committee
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December 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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The relentless focus on affordability continues. She doesn't mention Trump or Washington once.
I also liked her nuanced answer on being a historic first, breaking the glass ceiling for women.
Looking forward to the companion piece on Monday, about her intel career.
www.vpm.org/npr-news/202...
I also liked her nuanced answer on being a historic first, breaking the glass ceiling for women.
Looking forward to the companion piece on Monday, about her intel career.
www.vpm.org/npr-news/202...
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger represents a series of Virginia firsts
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Spanberger about her priorities and being the first woman to lead the commonwealth.
www.vpm.org
December 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The relentless focus on affordability continues. She doesn't mention Trump or Washington once.
I also liked her nuanced answer on being a historic first, breaking the glass ceiling for women.
Looking forward to the companion piece on Monday, about her intel career.
www.vpm.org/npr-news/202...
I also liked her nuanced answer on being a historic first, breaking the glass ceiling for women.
Looking forward to the companion piece on Monday, about her intel career.
www.vpm.org/npr-news/202...
Spanberger won an unprecedentedly large victory in a swing state. Zohran won big in a solid blue city.
But this whole idea that they had two distinct messages is wrong.
They both focused heavily on the biggest issue of the day: Affordability.
But this whole idea that they had two distinct messages is wrong.
They both focused heavily on the biggest issue of the day: Affordability.
Spanberger is nothing special and ran at a convenient time against a worse opponent. it’s backhanded nonsense to run this “there’s room for both” line when it’s *very* clear who ran the more significant and inspirational campaign and who represents the future of the party.
December 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Spanberger won an unprecedentedly large victory in a swing state. Zohran won big in a solid blue city.
But this whole idea that they had two distinct messages is wrong.
They both focused heavily on the biggest issue of the day: Affordability.
But this whole idea that they had two distinct messages is wrong.
They both focused heavily on the biggest issue of the day: Affordability.
It's refreshing to have someone focused on policies that will improve people's lives, instead of flashy stunts and culture war stuff.
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Thursday rolled out her “Affordable Virginia Agenda,” outlining a slate of legislative proposals aimed at lowering health care, energy and housing costs as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming General Assembly session.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/18/s...
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/18/s...
Spanberger makes affordability centerpiece of 2026 agenda as legislative session nears • Virginia Mercury
Less than a month before she takes the oath of office, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Thursday rolled out a comprehensive legislative blueprint she said will lower costs for Virginia families — from...
virginiamercury.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's refreshing to have someone focused on policies that will improve people's lives, instead of flashy stunts and culture war stuff.
This makes sense given that they were both in the House class of 2018. That's often what it comes down to, not just ideology.
VA Governor-Elect Spanberger has endorsed Rep. Angie Craig in the MN Senate primary.
December 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This makes sense given that they were both in the House class of 2018. That's often what it comes down to, not just ideology.
Great pictures of Spanberger with the NoVA congressional delegation.
Today, I was honored to join my Virginia delegation colleagues for the Congressional statue dedication honoring Barbara Rose Johns.
Her courage and leadership helped expand opportunity for generations of students.
She will represent the Commonwealth proudly in the halls of Congress.
Her courage and leadership helped expand opportunity for generations of students.
She will represent the Commonwealth proudly in the halls of Congress.
December 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Great pictures of Spanberger with the NoVA congressional delegation.
Two absolute queens.
Most of the reasons I like Abigail so much, also apply to Elissa Slotkin.
Most of the reasons I like Abigail so much, also apply to Elissa Slotkin.
So good to catch up with Governor-elect @SpanbergerforVA today. We will get through this moment in our history with two things: engaged citizens and principled leaders. And Spanberger is one of those principled leaders ready to move the ball down the field.
December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Two absolute queens.
Most of the reasons I like Abigail so much, also apply to Elissa Slotkin.
Most of the reasons I like Abigail so much, also apply to Elissa Slotkin.
Abigail's latest post on Instagram, wishing the National Guard a happy birthday. Officially 389 years old today.
I love this look... the dark blazer and the flag brooch. Usually she's wearing shades of blue, or her red and purple blazers.
I love this look... the dark blazer and the flag brooch. Usually she's wearing shades of blue, or her red and purple blazers.
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Abigail's latest post on Instagram, wishing the National Guard a happy birthday. Officially 389 years old today.
I love this look... the dark blazer and the flag brooch. Usually she's wearing shades of blue, or her red and purple blazers.
I love this look... the dark blazer and the flag brooch. Usually she's wearing shades of blue, or her red and purple blazers.
As a fan of pragmatism, liberalism, good governance, federal LE, the CIA, girl bosses, Virginia and elections, Spanberger really is a dream come true.
We're getting specials to replace Mundon King, Hashmi, and Michael Jones (running to replace Hashmi).
And the cabinet is less than half full.
We're getting specials to replace Mundon King, Hashmi, and Michael Jones (running to replace Hashmi).
And the cabinet is less than half full.
Delegate Candi King will serve in critical role of Secretary of Commonwealth in Spanberger administration
That means another special election!
Her Prince William County seat was Harris +35% so should be an easy hold
Virginia is for election lovers!
www.virginiascope.com/spanberger-t...
That means another special election!
Her Prince William County seat was Harris +35% so should be an easy hold
Virginia is for election lovers!
www.virginiascope.com/spanberger-t...
Spanberger taps Mundon King to be secretary of the commonwealth
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, to serve as the next secretary of the commonwealth.
www.virginiascope.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
As a fan of pragmatism, liberalism, good governance, federal LE, the CIA, girl bosses, Virginia and elections, Spanberger really is a dream come true.
We're getting specials to replace Mundon King, Hashmi, and Michael Jones (running to replace Hashmi).
And the cabinet is less than half full.
We're getting specials to replace Mundon King, Hashmi, and Michael Jones (running to replace Hashmi).
And the cabinet is less than half full.
I am glad that, at least in Virginia, you had former Republican legislators who saw the threat posed by Trump and embraced the Dem tickets.
No half measures where they're criticizing both sides, just Full Send on Spanberger and voting blue.
No half measures where they're criticizing both sides, just Full Send on Spanberger and voting blue.
Good to see. Just a few more weeks and Virginia will have a MASSIVE upgrade in the Governor's Mansion, from Youngkin to Spanberger. Can't wait! bluevirginia.us/2025/12/mond... h/t @DavidIRamadan
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I am glad that, at least in Virginia, you had former Republican legislators who saw the threat posed by Trump and embraced the Dem tickets.
No half measures where they're criticizing both sides, just Full Send on Spanberger and voting blue.
No half measures where they're criticizing both sides, just Full Send on Spanberger and voting blue.