2025 VA Governor's race

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Independent who will be voting for Spanberger. And the entire Dem ticket on Nov. 4. Gov. Youngkin seems to have sold his soul and prioritized his personal political ambitions over serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have zero confidence in Lt Gov Sears. In addition, I will vote for AG candidate Jones. The fact that Jones' texts were known to Republicans well before October 2025 - but not made into a campaign issue until after early voting started - makes me question the integrity of the Republican party in Virginia. No more opp-research shenanigans.

That's where I am. I've volunteered to drive voters (of any political affiliation) to the polls on Nov. 4. If you are eligible to vote and have faith in our democratic system of governing, please vote. We do not have to agree on candidates but please vote. In these times, it is easy to be discouraged and believe the fascists have destroyed our democracy. But they have not dismantled democracy. Yet. There is hope. Vote. Your vote matters.

Oh, please. Stop pretending you'd give a ride to a voter who planned on voting for Republicans. How incredibly disingenuous.

And as for voting for Jones - perhaps question your *own* integrity. Good grief.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“On September 29, Earle‐Sears’s campaign committee, Winsome for Governor, made a $1,800 charitable donation to the Family Foundation, a Richmond-based extreme anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy group that opposes marriage equality, supports so-called conversion therapy, and in blog posts has described IVF as immoral and likened it to “child trafficking.” The contribution is documented on page 54 of the campaign’s schedule filed with the Virginia State Board of Elections.”
https://www.advocate.com/politics/winsome-earle-sears-against-ivf?1

So if Trump comes after IVF is Sears protecting us? Clearly no.

[Anonymous]

This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

This is standard practice for fundraising, don’t read into it (and I’m saying that as a Dem voting for Winsome)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

Jones might have knocked her down slightly but Spanberger going to win. There’s no doubt about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

Jones might have knocked her down slightly but Spanberger going to win. There’s no doubt about that.

Sears has run a poor campaign but Spanberger like Clinton in 2016 and McAuliffe last election will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[Anonymous]

Oh, please. Stop pretending you'd give a ride to a voter who planned on voting for Republicans. How incredibly disingenuous.

And as for voting for Jones - perhaps question your *own* integrity. Good grief.

Good grief indeed. You missed my point. This election is not so much about individual candidates than the future of our democratic system - as imperfect as it is. The right to vote is not partisan - and citizen participation is essential if this democracy has any hope to continue. And yes, we've organized rides to the high school polling site for general elections since at least Nov. 2016. Need a ride? Get on the list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

Jones might have knocked her down slightly but Spanberger going to win. There’s no doubt about that.

Clinton was unbeatable. Harris ran a perfect campaign.

Voters are stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

This is standard practice for fundraising, don’t read into it (and I’m saying that as a Dem voting for Winsome)

“Dems” don’t vote for MAGA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

This is standard practice for fundraising, don’t read into it (and I’m saying that as a Dem voting for Winsome)

“Dems” don’t vote for MAGA.

This. Pre-Trump I was an independent. Dems don't vote for a terrible R candidate. Sears isn't a strong or moderate candidate. She is untrustworthy on abortion and she supports Trump destroying the local economy. I understand why Youngkin won. Sears makes no sense. The supposed Dem voting for her is a liar, and a bad one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is interesting. Campaigns generally have more accurate polling data.

https://www.29news.com/2025/10/24/spanberger-shares-unfavorable-polling-data-fundraising-push/

This is standard practice for fundraising, don’t read into it (and I’m saying that as a Dem voting for Winsome)

“Dems” don’t vote for MAGA.

This. Pre-Trump I was an independent. Dems don't vote for a terrible R candidate. Sears isn't a strong or moderate candidate. She is untrustworthy on abortion and she supports Trump destroying the local economy. I understand why Youngkin won. Sears makes no sense. The supposed Dem voting for her is a liar, and a bad one.

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[Anonymous]

What are the most radicalizing policies for each candidate in your opinion?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My #1 issues is schools and I’ve been happy with Youngkin (especially getting rid of cell phones). I’ve looked into Spanberger’s plan regarding schools and am not happy. Our schools are terrible. I want school choice, more magnets and she is only interested in resource teachers. I’m at a title 1 school and there are already 2-3 resource teachers per classroom, yet every year scores drop. There is such intense focus on underperforming kids that no one else is learning grade level material. Instead of politicians saying they’re for schools- what about teachers and parents?

This comment got me thinking. It's the one thing that Spanberger said about schools that makes me cringe. Otherwise, I like her. I didn't vote for Youngkin, but in regards to school...I think he's done a great job. The school system is failing the kids. I appreciate the standards and accountability he's put in. I celebrate that he finally stood up to cell phones in school! So, if Sears has been under him for the past few years...I may just vote for her. Haven't even considered it until this comment made me think about it.

This is the main reason Spanberger loses my vote. School choice is my #1 issue. Also, the Tysons Casino is much more likely to happen if she gets elected and that makes me nervous.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My #1 issues is schools and I’ve been happy with Youngkin (especially getting rid of cell phones). I’ve looked into Spanberger’s plan regarding schools and am not happy. Our schools are terrible. I want school choice, more magnets and she is only interested in resource teachers. I’m at a title 1 school and there are already 2-3 resource teachers per classroom, yet every year scores drop. There is such intense focus on underperforming kids that no one else is learning grade level material. Instead of politicians saying they’re for schools- what about teachers and parents?

I dispute your premise. Virginia’s schools are some of the best in the country. Or at least they were until the current administration took over. School “choice” and magnets only dilute this quality and divert much needed funding from our high-performing schools.

The focus on underperforming kids is appropriate. It is not at all accurate to say that “no one else is learning grade-level material.” In fact, that so patently false I accuse you of being a lying liar who lies.

Virginia schools went downhill when Northam and McAuliffe were in office. Youngkin greatly improved them. School choice does not dilute quality or divert funds; rather, it creates competition and encourages public schools to improve. It also provides opportunities for students whose needs aren’t being met in public schools to attend schools that are a better fit.

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Anonymous wrote:My #1 issues is schools and I’ve been happy with Youngkin (especially getting rid of cell phones). I’ve looked into Spanberger’s plan regarding schools and am not happy. Our schools are terrible. I want school choice, more magnets and she is only interested in resource teachers. I’m at a title 1 school and there are already 2-3 resource teachers per classroom, yet every year scores drop. There is such intense focus on underperforming kids that no one else is learning grade level material. Instead of politicians saying they’re for schools- what about teachers and parents?

This comment got me thinking. It's the one thing that Spanberger said about schools that makes me cringe. Otherwise, I like her. I didn't vote for Youngkin, but in regards to school...I think he's done a great job. The school system is failing the kids. I appreciate the standards and accountability he's put in. I celebrate that he finally stood up to cell phones in school! So, if Sears has been under him for the past few years...I may just vote for her. Haven't even considered it until this comment made me think about it.

I'm a single issue voter for education and voted straight R. Will never trust Democrats with my kids after Covid.

It is unfortunate to hear that you despise teachers and school staff, but I guess there are many of you out there.

The open school nutters still haven’t recovered from their pandemic mental health crises.

This. Not to mention Trump was President during this time…but why let facts get in the way.

You understand that Trump wasn't/isn't able to tell the states how to handle their school issues - right? Sounds like it's you who needs to brush up on the facts.
DP

Got it. So you think the party that does not believe in science is more superior in education?