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On the recordNovember 12, 2023
While some politicians in Richmond focused on banning abortion and books, what they're not doing is helping people. It's about focusing on recruiting and retaining teachers, so all of our kids can succeed, and stopping extremist from shredding women's reproductive rights.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Spanberger emphasizes her focus on education and protecting abortion rights in her campaign for governor.

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