Abigail Spanberger

In this discussion, Abigail Spanberger, a Virginia Democratic Governor Candidate with a focus on affordability and healthcare, shares insights from her recent bus tour across the state. She highlights a massive shift in voter sentiment, even in traditionally red areas. Spanberger addresses the pressing economic challenges such as rising unemployment and advocates for strengthening public education. She emphasizes the importance of engaging communities and tackling real issues like housing and energy, marking a critical moment in Virginia's political landscape.

Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA intelligence officer and the Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia, dives into the pressing concerns facing Virginians today. She discusses the emotional fallout of job insecurity, particularly among federal employees. Spanberger highlights the need for political leaders to prioritize the everyday struggles of citizens over symbolic gestures. She also emphasizes the importance of voter engagement and activism in the gubernatorial race, advocating for critical issues like reproductive rights and national security.

Abigail Spanberger, a former Virginia Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate, champions the need for progressive leadership in Virginia. She fiercely critiques the MAGA GOP, highlighting their detrimental impact on crucial issues like contraception rights and rising unemployment. Spanberger emphasizes the importance of affordable healthcare and housing as key priorities for Virginians. With a focus on making life better for families, she calls for decisive action against outdated policies that threaten the Commonwealth's future.

Abigail Spanberger, who represents Virginia's 7th congressional district in the House of Representatives, is one of the few members of Congress to have served as an operations officer at the Central Intelligence Agency. She also worked in law enforcement as an officer of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Not typical experiences for a thrice-elected politician—but useful for the role she finds herself in now.On this episode of Chatter, David Priess chatted with Rep. Spanberger about her recent re-election to the House, the nature of "swing districts," working across the aisle, her road to working at CIA, her experiences as a postal inspector and intelligence operations officer, what she sees as important national security issues right now, her advice for former colleagues considering a run for elective office, and how listening skills she learned at CIA have helped her as a representative.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lively conversation, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and current representative from Virginia’s 7th District, warns about the threats posed by Donald Trump's Cabinet choices, particularly Tulsi Gabbard’s potential role as Director of National Intelligence. They discuss the dangers of controversial political alignments and emphasize the need for accountability and qualified leadership in national security. As Spanberger gears up for her gubernatorial campaign, her insights into safeguarding America are both urgent and compelling.