Vice President Mike Pence arrives at Richmond International Airport last Saturday on Air Force One to campaign for several Virginia Republican congressional candidates, including 7th District Rep. Dave Brat, right, who is facing a close challenge from Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA operative. The vice president also attended a Downtown rally and private fundraiser for Ryan McAdams, an evangelical pastor who is challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. A. Donald McEachin in the 4th Congressional District.
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Virginia playing central role in high-stakes Nov. 6 election
Call it a high-stakes referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency and the Republican agenda that includes proposals to slash spending on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and anti-poverty programs to pay for tax cuts, appoint conservative judges to roll back voting rights and affirmative action, eliminate environmental protections and end abortions.
