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Abigail Spanberger: “Virginia has had seven months this year of rising…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

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Virginia Gubernatorial Debate

Published | Video Starts at 56:29

The cost of renting a house has gone up 14% with just 11% increase, even just this last year, the third highest in the whole country. And my opponent so frequently talks about job creation. Virginia has had seven months this year of rising unemployment. The challenges are real. And Virginians need someone who you need. Look. And Virginia first numbers are. Okay. We had a very spirited debate. Excuse me, Ms. Sears. (56:29–56:35)

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Asserts that Virginia experienced seven months of rising unemployment in the current year.

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