Governor-Elect Drops BOMBSHELL on ICE and Housing Crisis—You Won't Believe What He Revealed!

NEW YORK CITY, NY (WVVA) - Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger made her television debut on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” last night, laying out her vision for making Virginia a more affordable place for families. This agenda comes as a direct response to the concerns expressed by Virginia voters during last November’s election.

“It comes down to the fact that people want someone who is focused on the issues that keep them up at night,”

“Can they afford to live their life, keep their house, pay for their medicine? Are their kids getting a good education to set them up, and are they safe in their communities? It’s really pretty straightforward. And in Virginia, on Saturday, we’re going to get to work.”

The Affordable Virginia Agenda

Last month, Spanberger, along with Democratic leaders in the Virginia House and Senate, introduced the Affordable Virginia Agenda, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at reducing the costs of healthcare, housing, and energy for families across the state. This initiative underscores her commitment to addressing the financial pressures that many Virginians face.

Bipartisan Approach

Spanberger emphasized her track record of working across the aisle to tackle pressing issues affecting Virginians. Throughout her three terms in Congress, she has been recognized as the most bipartisan member from Virginia and ranks among the most bipartisan lawmakers in the nation. This cross-party collaboration is crucial for achieving meaningful change.

“If you want to get things done, if you want a Republican president to sign your bill, you got to have support for it,”

“If you want a Republican Senate leader to bring your bill for a vote after it passes in a Democratic-led House, you need to have broad bipartisan support.”

Spanberger shared a unique example of bipartisanship through her collaboration with Republican Congressman Chip Roy of Texas. Despite their differing political views, they found common ground in their shared backgrounds and experiences, including their UVA education and a mutual birthday. This unlikely partnership led them to successfully champion a ban on congressional stock trading.

“We agree on just about nothing. But we were both elected to Congress the same year, we both have the same birthday, and we both went to UVA, and we were elected the year that UVA was doing very well in basketball,”

“So as we won the national championship and as we were all excited, we said, ‘where could we work together?’ It turns out just about nowhere was the answer, with a notable exception, which is we both agreed that Members of Congress should not be able to trade stocks when they’re serving in Congress.”

Spanberger is set to be inaugurated as Virginia’s Governor on Saturday, where she will immediately start implementing her affordability agenda. The focus on issues like healthcare and housing costs resonates not only with voters in Virginia but reflects a growing concern across the United States about the financial wellbeing of families.

As Spanberger prepares to take office, her approach could serve as a model for other states looking to address similar challenges. Her willingness to engage with both parties may provide a pathway for substantial legislative achievements in areas that directly impact citizens' lives.

To see Spanberger’s full appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” you can watch it here.

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