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Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney endorsed Virginia Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger on Saturday, weighing in on one other extremely aggressive Home race within the remaining days of the midterm election marketing campaign.
Spanberger, a former CIA officer who was among the many class of nationwide safety Democrats first elected in 2018, is locked in a troublesome contest with Republican challenger Yesli Vega to characterize Virginia’s seventh Congressional District.
“I’m honored to endorse Abigail Spanberger. I’ve labored intently along with her in Congress, and I do know that she is devoted to working throughout the aisle to seek out options. We don’t agree on each coverage, however I’m completely sure that Abigail is devoted to serving this nation and her constituents and defending our Structure,” Cheney mentioned in an announcement.
“Abigail’s opponent is selling conspiracy theories, denying election outcomes she disagrees with, and defending the indefensible,” she continued.
The transfer is Cheney’s newest endorsement of a member of her opposing get together. The Wyoming Republican campaigned for Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Tuesday and endorsed her final week saying, “Whereas Elissa and I’ve our coverage disagreements, at a time when our nation is dealing with threats at residence and overseas, we want severe, accountable, substantive members like Elissa in Congress.”
Spanberger has campaigned on points like infrastructure and decreasing prescription drug prices, whereas her opponent, Vega, has mentioned she’s going to work to maintain the Biden administration in verify if elected.
Virginia’s seventh District Home race is rated as “tilt Democratic” by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.
CNN has reached out to Spanberger’s marketing campaign for touch upon the endorsement.
Cheney is leaving Congress on the finish of her present time period after shedding the Republican major for her at-large Wyoming seat in August. Her continued criticism of former President Donald Trump for his position in inciting the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol was seen as a key consider her defeat.
Cheney mentioned final month that she wouldn’t stay a Republican if Trump is the GOP nominee for president in 2024.
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