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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3h

As Trump begins firing even more Virginians, Winsome Earle-Sears still backs his job cuts and refuses to call on him to stop attacking Virginia jobs.

Winsome Earle-Sears, is your loyalty to Trump really more important than the best interests of Virginians?
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Trump administration begins laying off more than 4,000 federal workers amid government shutdown, court filing shows

The Trump administration on Friday began laying off more than 4,000 federal workers, according to a court filing, as the government remains shut down due to the inability of Congress to reach a fundin...

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5h

Months of backing Trump’s reckless agenda that’s hurting Virginia still hasn’t earned Winsome Earle-Sears an endorsement from Trump… yikes!
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Trump declines to endorse Earle-Sears... again

President Donald Trump on Friday again declined to endorse Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, instead reaffirming his support for Attorney General Miyares.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 6h

Winsome Earle-Sears called abortion “genocide” and “wicked.” These views are not at all representative of the Commonwealth, and Sears belongs nowhere near the Governor’s mansion.
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GOP nominee for Virginia governor tries to distance herself from anti-abortion past

Winsome Earle-Sears has called abortion ‘genocide’ and suggested equivalence between consenting to sex and consenting to pregnancy

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 7h

John Reid yet again doubles down that Winsome Earle-Sears is against gay marriage, stating, “there's no question Winsome is not supportive of gay marriage.”

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 9h

Just three more weeks until we elect @abigailspanberger.com to be our next Governor of Virginia!

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

In case you forgot, Winsome Earle-Sears failed to disclose seven gifted trips – totaling at least $15,000 – on her state ethics disclosure. When her campaign was asked about it, they said, “we’re still trying to figure it out.” Apparently they’re STILL trying to figure it out…

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

If elected Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears would not protect gay Virginians, and would allow them to be fired for being gay.
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Survey shows Earle-Sears’ opposition to LGBTQ+ workplace protections, adoptions, marriages • Virginia Mercury

Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears expressed strong opposition to a series of LGBTQ+ rights in a candidate questionnaire completed when she unsuccessfully ran for Congress in 2004. S...

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

"Winsome Earle-Sears has avoided talking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history.” Ouch!
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Spanberger answers questions about policy. Earle-Sears does not.

This fits a pattern where Earle-Sears has avoided taking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 1d

When asked directly, Winsome Earle-Sears didn't disagree with any Trump policies – even those that raise costs for families, will take healthcare away from 350,000 Virginians, and have slashed Virginia jobs.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to what Winsome Earle-Sears’ own running mate said about Sears views on same-sex marriage:

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Winsome Earle-Sears supports Trump policies that raise costs.

That’s all.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 2d

WATCH: Winsome Earle-Sears gets fact checked by Fox News on Virginia’s rising unemployment numbers under the Youngkin-Sears Administration.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

If elected Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears has made clear she will always put her loyalty to Donald Trump ahead of Virginians, even when it’s wrong for the Commonwealth.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 3d

While Winsome Earle-Sears claims to want to make Virginia more affordable, her record tells a different story…

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

As Donald Trump follows through on his threat to start mass layoffs of federal employees amid a government shutdown, Winsome Earle-Sears continues to refuse to call on Trump to stop firing Virginians.

Just last night, Sears again REFUSED to ask Trump to reopen the government.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

Last night Winsome Earle-Sears refused to call out Donald Trump for inflicting more chaos on Virginia's federal workers — but we're not surprised... apnews.com/article/span...

Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger have faced off on the debate stage in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 4d

In case you missed it, Winsome Earle-Sears just said banning same-sex marriage, and firing Virginians for being gay are "not discrimination."

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

Winsome Earle-Sears lost tonight’s debate.

Sears' record of extreme views and history of backing Trump’s harmful policies were put on full display and Sears couldn’t face them.

Virginia, now is the time to get out and vote to ensure Sears gets nowhere near the Governor’s mansion.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

During the 4 years that Winsome Earle-Sears has been in office, the cost of living has gone up. No wonder she hasn’t released a plan on how she’d lower costs as Governor — she doesn’t know how.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

@abigailspanberger.com and Winsome Earle-Sears are about to hit the debate stage. Are you ready?

Follow along to see all of the ways that Winsome Earle-Sears confirms what Virginia voters already know — she is too extreme for Virginia.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

Just now tuning in to the Virginia Governor’s race? Get to know Winsome Earle-Sears before tonight’s debate at www.worstofwinsome.com

Home | WorstOfWinsome.com

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s be clear — no matter what Winsome Earle-Sears says today, if elected Governor, she would try to ban abortion in Virginia, block protections for contraception access, and work against the proposed amendment to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Virginia Constitution.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

On tonight’s debate stage, Virginians will hear loud and clear that Winsome Earle-Sears will always put loyalty to Trump and her extreme agenda ahead of the Commonwealth if she’s elected to be our next Governor.

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

REMINDER: Tonight at 7:00PM, @abigailspanberger.com and Winsome Earle-Sears will face off in the Virginia Gubernatorial Debate.

Watch at www.wavy.com/video-center...

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Virginia Democrats @vademocrats.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow, Winsome Earle-Sears' pattern of hiding from her record ends. On the debate stage, Sears will finally have to answer to Virginians as to why she prioritizes Trump’s extreme agenda over them.

Tune in tomorrow night at 7:00PM.

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