Culture wars or cost of living? The battle for Virginia's governor

Описание: Virginia’s governor’s race is coming down to two powerful narratives: culture wars and the economy.
Republicans, led by Winsome Earle-Sears, are leaning hard into debates over transgender rights, schools, and parents’ influence. Democrats, with Abigail Spanberger at the top of the ticket, are doubling down on affordability, cost of living, and the economy.

In this episode of 4 More Context, News4 I-Team's Ted Oberg sits down with News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey, News4’s Drew Wilder, NBC News’ Ben Kamisar, and former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder to unpack:
• Why the bathroom & locker room debate dominates campaign ads
• How Spanberger is navigating affordability as her closing message
• Whether culture war issues still move voters in 2025
• The lessons national candidates are watching in Virginia’s off-year race
• Why this election will make history no matter who wins

Is this race a preview of what’s to come in 2026 and 2028? Watch the full breakdown and decide for yourself.
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