The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House
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Nov 20, 2025 
Mikie Sherrill, former U.S. Representative and a Navy veteran, and Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and U.S. Representative, join to discuss their recent gubernatorial victories. They share insights on transitioning from Congress to state leadership, expressing frustration over legislative gridlock and their desire for tangible results. The duo also reflects on the impact of negative campaign ads on families and outlines priorities for New Jersey and Virginia, tackling issues like healthcare and local concerns versus national narratives.
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How Their Partnership Began
- Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger first met on the 2018 campaign trail through veteran-and-women networks.
- They became congressional roommates after Lois Frankel helped place many freshman women members into apartments in D.C.
Roommate Reality Check
- Their freshman D.C. life resembled college: ramen, pickles, and a lone potato in the fridge.
- The shared austerity and long workdays bonded them and shaped their early congressional experience.
Campaign Momentum Vs. Congressional Inertia
- Both said arriving in Congress felt disorienting after grassroots campaigns built on clear missions.
- They found institutional inertia and priorities misaligned with delivering concrete local wins.