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Abigail Spanberger calls threat of mass layoffs during shutdown an ‘egregious attack on Virginians’

By WTOP Staff

Democratic nominee for the Virginia governor’s seat Abigail Spanberger is warning that a government shutdown will seriously impact not just federal employees, but also everyday people in the state.

Spanberger joined WTOP’s Nick Iannelli to discuss how the government shutdown will impact Virginians and the looming November gubernatorial election.

She criticized her Republican opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, for suggesting she should pressure Democratic senators to pass a “clean” continuing resolution. Instead, she called for bipartisan efforts to end the shutdown.

WTOP has reached out to Winsome Earle-Sears for comment, who will speak with us on Friday.

Hear the full conversation and read the transcript below:

The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

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By Jessica Kronzer
A special election is taking place on Tuesday to fill two open seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates, vacated by delegates destined for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's cabinet. Voters will head to the polls on Jan. 13 in two Northern Virginia districts that include parts of Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford counties, as well as Fairfax City.
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