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Abigail Spanberger: “My opponent has previously said that she does not think that…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

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Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Published | Video Starts at 1:06:10

Ms. Earl Sears, now we're going to go to opportunity for rebuttal now. And Ms. Spanberger, we're going to start with you. 30 seconds. My opponent was asked about her record of discrimination. And importantly, My opponent has previously said that she does not think that gay couples should be allowed to marry. She has said that. Discrimination, quote, unquote, morally opposed. Time. My opponent has also previously said that she thinks it's okay for someone to be fired from their job for being gay. (1:06:10–1:06:16)

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Asserts that [her opponent] has stated opposition to gay marriage.

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