Abigail Spanberger carried off one of the greatest bait-and-switch elections in Virginia’s history. She ran as a moderate, a reasonable Democrat who would temper President Trump and help affordability in her state. But as soon as she was sworn into office, Spanberger and her fellow Democrats threw out all pretense of being moderates.
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They voted for massive tax hikes on everything from gym memberships to Uber rides to dog walking, and they pushed through a redistricting scheme that was so unconstitutional and disenfranchising for the state’s Republican voters that even the left-leaning Virginia state Supreme Court rejected the measure after it was narrowly approved by voters.
Now Spanberger is being booed at her appearances, including one at Galax, a city in southern Virginia near the North Carolina border.
Governor Spanberger booed in Galax. Turns out when you break your campaign promise, attempt a Leftist power grab pushing an unconstitutional gerrymandering effort In order to silence rural Virginia voices, coupled with massive tax increases, it results in a frosty reception…. pic.twitter.com/oqOBR58SEF
— Jason Miyares (@JasonMiyaresVA) August 9, 2026
“Good evening, everyone!” Spanberger says as the crowd jeers loudly. “I hope that you are enjoying this extraordinary event, of the 90th anniversary of the Old Fiddlers Convention. It is such a pleasure to be here.”
The rest of that sentence was drowned out by boos.
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“Continue to enjoy extraordinary music,” she continues over the crowd, “community, and coming together on this fantastic final day of the convention. Thank you so much and enjoy.”
Ouch.
Spanberger’s staff right now pic.twitter.com/cEJfEf4Fyl
— Virginians for Safe Communities (VSC) (@VA4SafeComm) August 9, 2026
Pretty much.
This was the annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, Virginia. Governors usually attend.
— Virginia News Vanguard (@VaNewsVanguard) August 9, 2026
Right. And the crowd hates Spanberger.
The reality is that she despises SW Virginia anyways.
She probably enjoyed this.
— Stumbling to Nineveh (@JerichoFell) August 9, 2026
Her redistricting scheme proved this.
I can’t say I’m surprised; Democrats run on lies and fake promises. This crowd made sure to let her know, and it’s clear they are ready for change in the Commonwealth. Mark Warner is no different; let’s beat him in November together! https://t.co/MVhB6j9ceB
— Bert Mizusawa (@GenBert2026) August 9, 2026
Vote for Republicans. Save Virginia.
Abigail Spanberger lost Galax 68 to 32 and showed up anyway.
A Republican would have tucked tail and stayed at home when it comes to events in places they lost, like Jason was yesterday.
She won Virginia by 15 and still went to one place that booed her.
That is the job. https://t.co/gIXrDSdHdX
— Matt Royer (@royermattw) August 9, 2026
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All this shows is that Spanberger has failed to win over these voters. It’s not heroic or brave of her to go, and Republicans would show up, too.
Dear Abby, this is what happens when you campaign on affordability and being moderate, but then stab those people in the back, show everyone your a far-leftist, and add massive tax increase. https://t.co/aZ58PkYTJS
— Julie Perry (@Julie4Virginia) August 9, 2026
She’s getting what she deserves.
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