Morning Wire 'Common Sense Will Win’: Winsome Earle-Sears on Her Tight Virginia Race
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Nov 1, 2025 Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia's lieutenant governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate, shares her insights on the fiercely competitive race ahead. She emphasizes her commitment to common-sense policies while critiquing media bias and mainstream polling. Earle-Sears discusses the importance of parental rights and public safety in her campaign. She also calls out opposing candidate Jay Jones, urging his ally Abigail Spanberger to denounce him. With her immigrant background, Winsome believes Virginia could play a pivotal role in shaping the GOP's future.
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Common Sense As Winning Message
- Winsome Sears argues her campaign will win because it offers "common sense" policies on taxes, safety, and parental rights.
- She frames Abigail Spanberger as inconsistent and politically calculating, saying voters will prefer her clear positions.
Defend Parental Rights In Schools
- Protect children by supporting policies that keep sex-separated spaces and prevent forced exposure to nudity.
- Sears tells voters she will defend parents' rights and enforce protections for all children in schools and public facilities.
Campaign Says Polls Understate Competitiveness
- Sears contends mainstream media and polls have misrepresented the race and understated her competitiveness.
- She points to internal data and campaign events to argue the contest is much closer than public polls indicate.