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Abigail Spanberger: “My opponent, unfortunately, only denounces violence when her…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

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Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Published | Video Starts at 36:37

Violence, violent rhetoric. We should always be focused and forceful in our denouncement. Are you going to tell him? And importantly, please, My opponent, unfortunately, only denounces violence when her side is the target. I hope I like that. Into the future she will endeavor to denounce violent rhetoric and violence, no matter who the victim. And tonight, Lieutenant Governor Earl Sears announcing I will say you routinely refer to me. (36:37–36:43)

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Asserts that her opponent only denounces violence when it affects her own side.

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