My response to the State of the Union

We, the people, have the power to make change, the power to stand up for what is right, the power to demand more of our nation.

 

Hi Jason, Last night, I delivered the Democratic response to the State of the Union from The House of Burgesses in Colonial Williamsburg. WATCH THE RESPONSE In my response, I asked the American people three questions: Is the President working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the President working to keep Americans safe both at home and abroad? Is the President working for you? We all know the answer to all three of these questions is no. In his speech, the President did what he always does. He lied, he scapegoated, and he distracted – and he offered no real solutions to our nation's pressing challenges, so many of which he is actively making worse. Since this President took office last year, his reckless trade policies have forced American families to pay more than $1,700 each in tariff costs. Small businesses have suffered, farmers have suffered, and everyday Americans are paying the price. Here in Virginia, I'm working with our state legislature to lower costs and make the Commonwealth more affordable. And it's not just me – Democrats across the country are laser-focused on affordability, because in the most innovative and exceptional nation in the history of the world, Americans deserve to know that their leaders are focused on addressing the problems that keep them up at night. But here's the special thing about America. On our 250th anniversary, we know better than any nation what is possible when ordinary citizens reject the unacceptable and demand more of their government. In November, I won my election by 15 points and we won 13 new seats in our state legislature because voters decided they wanted something different. Our campaign earned votes from Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and everyone in between because they knew, as citizens, they could demand more. In his farewell address, George Washington warned us about the possibility of "cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men" rising to power. But he also encouraged us, all Americans, to unite in a common cause to move this nation forward. That is our charge once more. We, the people, have the power to make change, the power to stand up for what is right, the power to demand more of our nation. How will you use that power? Vote this year! Sign up to volunteer for a campaign! Get involved locally on issues that matter to me and my community! Encourage my friends to do the same! Thank you, Governor Abigail Spanberger

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