Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns for Abigail Spanberger in Virginia
      
      Source: NBC News
Oct. 26, 2025, 8:46 PM EDT
PORTSMOUTH, Va.  As Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro trotted out to speak to voters Sunday at a community center in this city in southeastern Virginia, the crowd roared and clapped every time he referred to the person he was there to support: Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for governor.
His message wasnt subtle. Shapiro, a prospective 2028 presidential candidate, lauded Spanberger as a compassionate, caring and well-grounded person whod act as a freedom fighter  and whose leadership would help protect the state from President Donald Trump.
Shes going to protect your fundamental freedoms. Thats where governors matter most. Because right now weve got a president of the United States whos attacking the states, making it harder for you to get ahead, making stuff cost more and limiting your fundamental freedoms, Shapiro said to loud applause and yells of support. I dont know about you, but I dont want the White House deciding what my freedoms are. I want to keep my freedoms. The best way to do that is with Abigail.
Shapiros appearance on the campaign trail in Virginia nine days before Election Day made him just the latest big-name Democrat (and potential presidential candidate) to parachute into the blue-leaning state in hope of putting Spanberger over the top against her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
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