Spanberger, in Democratic Response, Asks, 'Is the President Working for You?'
Politics,Abigail Spanberger,State Of The Union
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia framed the Democratic Party's rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union address around three questions: Is he making life more affordable? Is he keeping Americans safe? And is he working on Americans' behalf?
Ms. Spanberger, who took office last month, argued that on all three counts, the answer was no.
"Is the president working for you?" she asked before a supportive crowd in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. "We all know the answer is no."
Ms. Spanberger's speech — and the selection of her to deliver it — signaled how Democratic leaders want the party to be viewed in Mr. Trump's second term: sober and serious officials who understand voters' economic plight.
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