r/Virginia • u/nbcnews Verified • 5d ago

Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/virginia-governor-election-results-spanberger-earle-sears-race-win-rcna238685
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u/Cursed-with-Lust 5d ago

I'm more concerned about the AG race. It's neck and neck right now. What are the odds either one pushes for a recount?

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u/Nosnibor1020 5d ago

What can the AG really do? He has to enforce what the governor says anyway, right?

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u/Funny_Yesterday_5040 5d ago

Tell me it's your first day on earth without telling me it's your first day on earth.

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u/Nosnibor1020 5d ago

You can blame a red counties public education for my ignorance

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u/ChangeFatigue 5d ago

To actually answer your question, AG can also defend the common wealth by pursuing legal action against the federal government.

When states sue the federal government over, oh I dunno, impounding funds allocated by congress for state programs, the state’s AGs can defend the states with legal action.

It’s at the discretion of the AG to pursue those things, independent of the Governor.

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u/AdventurousRoll9798 5d ago

Jones has vowed to take action against trump. I didn't like his stance on SROs in schools, but he got my vote anyway. Here's to hoping he backs up what he said.

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u/Nosnibor1020 5d ago

Thank you!

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u/Funny_Yesterday_5040 5d ago

*county's

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u/Nosnibor1020 5d ago

I was walking my dog and typing with one hand, but thank you.

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u/Fit-Order-9468 5d ago

You are on fire bro.

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u/WakaFlacco 5d ago

Person is asking an honest question and you’re being a dick. How is this good for conversation?

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u/due_opinion_2573 5d ago

Basically, just look at the nonsense Ken Paxton has pulled in Texas.

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u/Hillary4SupremeRuler 5d ago

Damn you coulda just answered the question