NORFOLK, Va. — On Saturday, November 1, President Barack Obama will join Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger to rally in Norfolk and make clear the stakes of this November’s election for the future of the Commonwealth.
This will be the first campaign visit to Hampton Roads of any Democratic President in over a decade. President Obama last campaigned in Hampton Roads in 2012.
Last week, President Obama endorsed Spanberger in her campaign to serve as the next Governor of Virginia. President Obama highlighted Spanberger’s commitment to lowering costs and always putting the people of Virginia first. He also highlighted Spanberger’s record of protecting Virginians’ fundamental rights — including their voting rights and the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions.
“Virginia’s elections are some of the most important in the country this year, and I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor. Republican policies are raising costs on working families so billionaires can get massive tax cuts,” said Obama. “As Governor, Abigail will stand up for Virginia families. She’ll work to build an economy that works for everyone, not just big corporations and the wealthy.”
More information will be forthcoming on event details and additional media RSVP details will be advised later this week.
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BACKGROUND
Spanberger is committed to putting Virginians first and addressing the issues that matter most to voters. Earlier this year, Spanberger rolled out her Affordable Virginia Plan to lower Virginians’ healthcare, housing, and energy costs. In July, Spanberger also rolled out her Growing Virginia Plan to build an economy where every Virginian can afford to take care of their families. In August, Spanberger announced her Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan to make sure Virginia’s schools are the best in the country.
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