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Former President Barack Obama endorsed former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s governor race, releasing a pair of ads attacking Republicans.
The contest between Spanberger, a former CIA officer, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is one of only two governor races in the U.S. this November. The contests are viewed as political bellwethers ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
"Virginia's elections are some of the most important in the country this year. We know Republicans will keep attacking abortion rights and the rights of women. That’s why having the right governor matters, and I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger," Obama said in one of the ads, titled "Protect Our Rights."…Read more
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a press conference with other members of House Republican leadership in Washington, DC, United States, on May 20, 2025. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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NANCY'S MELTDOWN: Pelosi tells reporter to 'shut up' when asked about January 6 committee
MAGA MOMENTUM: 2025 GOP wins in New Jersey, Virginia, would ‘set the table for...more decisive victories' in 2026
Authorities said five of the illegal immigrants arrested were charged with reentering the U.S.
URBAN CLASH: Final stretch: Mamdani's large lead shrinking as Cuomo gains ground in NYC mayoral race
'ARMED EXTREMISTS': DOJ brings first Antifa-related terrorism charges in Texas ICE attack
GUT PUNCH: Blue city repeat offender accused of metal pipe rampage just days after release
ARCHITECT-IN-CHIEF: Trump reveals Arc de Triomphe-style monument for America’s 250th anniversary
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