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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger in Paris: 'There's no single blueprint for Democratic Party'

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger in Paris: 'There's no single blueprint for Democratic Party'

Summary

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger spoke in Paris about the Democratic Party, saying there is no one set way to succeed. She emphasized practical politics through listening to voters and building cooperation. Spanberger also commented on concerns about election interference, saying countries like Russia, China, and Iran pose bigger threats to European elections than the United States.

Key Facts

  • Abigail Spanberger is Virginia's first woman governor and a moderate Democrat.
  • She was elected the same night as New York City's Democratic Socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani.
  • Spanberger promotes practical governance focused on everyday voter concerns instead of ideology.
  • She supports meeting people directly, such as going door to door, to understand priorities.
  • Spanberger finds it worrying that U.S. election interference is a relevant concern abroad.
  • She believes Russia, China, and Iran are bigger threats to European elections than the U.S.
  • Spanberger stresses the need for the U.S. to lead by example in democratic values.
  • The interview took place in Paris with journalist François Picard.
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