Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union
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Key Points:
- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting issues like rising costs and community challenges.
- Spanberger, a former CIA officer and six-year congresswoman, is the first woman elected governor of Virginia and is seen as a moderate Democrat who flipped the state from Republican control.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Spanberger for prioritizing service over politics and said she will focus on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and defending freedoms in her response.
- California Sen. Alex Padilla will deliver the Democratic Spanish-language response, emphasizing opposition to Trump’s immigration policies and advocating for Latino communities.
- Some Democrats plan to skip the State of the Union speech, opting instead for
