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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 18h

As Donald Trump follows through on his threat to start mass layoffs of federal employees amid a government shutdown, Winsome Earle-Sears continues to refuse to call on Trump to stop firing Virginians.

Just last night, Sears again REFUSED to ask Trump to reopen the government.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 23h

Last night Winsome Earle-Sears refused to call out Donald Trump for inflicting more chaos on Virginia's federal workers — but we're not surprised... apnews.com/article/span...

Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger have faced off on the debate stage in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race.

apnews.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

In case you missed it, Winsome Earle-Sears just said banning same-sex marriage, and firing Virginians for being gay are "not discrimination."

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Winsome Earle-Sears lost tonight’s debate.

Sears' record of extreme views and history of backing Trump’s harmful policies were put on full display and Sears couldn’t face them.

Virginia, now is the time to get out and vote to ensure Sears gets nowhere near the Governor’s mansion.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

During the 4 years that Winsome Earle-Sears has been in office, the cost of living has gone up. No wonder she hasn’t released a plan on how she’d lower costs as Governor — she doesn’t know how.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

@abigailspanberger.com and Winsome Earle-Sears are about to hit the debate stage. Are you ready?

Follow along to see all of the ways that Winsome Earle-Sears confirms what Virginia voters already know — she is too extreme for Virginia.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Just now tuning in to the Virginia Governor’s race? Get to know Winsome Earle-Sears before tonight’s debate at www.worstofwinsome.com

Home | WorstOfWinsome.com

www.worstofwinsome.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s be clear — no matter what Winsome Earle-Sears says today, if elected Governor, she would try to ban abortion in Virginia, block protections for contraception access, and work against the proposed amendment to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Virginia Constitution.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

On tonight’s debate stage, Virginians will hear loud and clear that Winsome Earle-Sears will always put loyalty to Trump and her extreme agenda ahead of the Commonwealth if she’s elected to be our next Governor.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

REMINDER: Tonight at 7:00PM, @abigailspanberger.com and Winsome Earle-Sears will face off in the Virginia Gubernatorial Debate.

Watch at www.wavy.com/video-center...

www.wavy.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow, Winsome Earle-Sears' pattern of hiding from her record ends. On the debate stage, Sears will finally have to answer to Virginians as to why she prioritizes Trump’s extreme agenda over them.

Tune in tomorrow night at 7:00PM.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Lamont Bagby is reminding Virginians what’s at stake as Winsome Earle-Sears and @abigailspanberger.com take the debate stage tomorrow night.

cardinalnews.org/2025/10/08/e...

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

#AskWinsomeWednesday

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

While @abigailspanberger.com has detailed her Affordable Virginia Plan, Winsome Earle-Sears “did not respond to several requests for an interview or to answer questions about housing policies” and has no public plan to lower housing costs…
www.pilotonline.com/2025/10/05/h...

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

New reporting: The Winsome Earle-Sears-backed government shutdown and healthcare cuts hit Virginia hospitals with a “one-two Punch.”

Nearly a third of Virginia’s rural hospitals were set to close in August, and 3 rural clinics have already shut their doors. www.axios.com/local/richmo...

Shutdown and Medicaid cuts deal one-two punch to Virginia hospitals

Medicaid coverage remains intact during the shutdown, but safety-net hospitals nationwide could lose billions.

www.axios.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Winsome Earle-Sears is too extreme for Virginia.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

The Virginia Independent details how Winsome Earle-Sears has refused to stand up to Trump as he continues to attack Virginia jobs and has “repeatedly dismissed” the actions of DOGE.
virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/ea...

Earle-Sears dodges questions about Trump administration layoffs of federal workers

Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears says she supports President Donald Trump’s job cuts.

virginiaindependentnews.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

@abigailspanberger.com is running for Governor to put Virginia families first. Winsome Earle-Sears is running for Governor to put Trump first.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

Winsome Earle-Sears why won’t Trump endorse you and your MAGA campaign?

Sears backs Trump’s healthcare and job cuts despite their devastating impact on Virginians, and yet, when Trump made a stop in Norfolk yesterday, he didn’t mention her once…🤔

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

HAPPENING NOW: Donald J. Trump is in Norfolk after threatening to begin a new wave of DOGE cuts — undoubtedly hurting the Commonwealth.

While Winsome Earle-Sears defends Trump, @abigailspanberger.com has demanded that he answer to Virginians on why he is actively hurting our economy.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI: Winsome Earle-Sears’ extreme record attacking reproductive rights has earned her the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee, the oldest anti-abortion group in the United States.
virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/na...

National Right to Life Committee endorses slate of Republican candidates in Virginia

The oldest anti-abortion group in the US endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, John Reid for lieutenant governor, and Jason Miyares for attorney general.

virginiaindependentnews.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 7d

VIRGINIA WE ARE OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH AWAY FROM ELECTION DAY! Get out and knock doors, make phone calls, and VOTE.
www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Spanberger for Governor on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Spanberger for Governor.

www.mobilize.us

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 7d

Things are getting spooky on Winsome Earle-Sears’ bus tour. Sears’ campaign stops are such a ghost town, even she won’t show up!

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 8d

It couldn’t be any more clear — when given multiple opportunities to stand up for Virginia jobs, Winsome Earle-Sears refuses to go against Trump.

Virginians deserve a leader that will prioritize their best interests every single time. Winsome Earle-Sears will never be that leader.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 8d

In case you needed more proof that Winsome Earle-Sears is out-of-touch with the majority of Virginians — Sears is endorsed by the extreme anti-abortion group, Susan B. Anthony List.

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