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Spanberger clashed with Republicans early. Now, it’s Democrats.

Washington Post Politics Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00 UTC By Gregory S. Schneider 1 min read
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The Virginia governor is being attacked from all sides for actions she considers moderate, including 31 vetoes of bills from the Democratic-led legislature.

The Virginia governor is being attacked from all sides for actions she considers moderate, including 31 vetoes of bills from the Democratic-led legislature.
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