Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is running scared from defending her own redistricting scheme, refusing to debate former Republican Governor George Allen over the Democrats' brazen attempt to gerrymander four additional House seats in their favor.
With Virginia's April 21 special election rapidly approaching, Spanberger has declined Allen's challenge to publicly defend the controversial redistricting referendum that would redraw the commonwealth's electoral map to benefit Democrats. The refusal has sparked fierce criticism from conservatives who see it as yet another example of Democratic hypocrisy.
"Gov. Abigail Spanberger just ducked a debate on her own election map," posted @ShayneForVA on social media. "Former Gov. George Allen challenged her to defend Virginia's new redistricting referendum in public. She said no. The same people who shout 'protect democracy' won't spend 60 minutes answering questions."
This is classic Democrat behavior, folks. They scream about "protecting democracy" and "voter rights" when it suits their narrative, but when asked to defend their actual policies in the light of day, they suddenly develop stage fright.
Democrats' Gerrymandering Power Grab
The April referendum represents a naked power grab by Virginia Democrats to secure four additional House seats through redistricting manipulation. Instead of letting voters hear both sides of this crucial issue, Spanberger apparently believes her redistricting scheme can't withstand public scrutiny.
Former Governor Allen's willingness to debate stands in stark contrast to Spanberger's cowardice. Allen understands that Virginia voters deserve to hear the arguments for and against this consequential redistricting proposal that could impact representation for years to come.
As the Washington Examiner reported, Allen publicly criticized Spanberger on Friday for her debate dodge, highlighting the governor's unwillingness to defend her own administration's electoral manipulation.
Why won't Spanberger defend her redistricting push in public? What is she hiding from Virginia voters? Patriots across the Old Dominion deserve answers, not political cowardice disguised as gubernatorial duty.