But both he and Spanberger say the GOP’s favored earworm attacks on Democrats managed to shift the conversation in the 5th District race, while Spanberger said she also heard constantly from constituents concerned about police being defunded. YouTube/Congressional Leadership FundTo a lesser degree, Republicans also used “defund the police” rhetoric on Spanberger, who defeated state Del. “When it comes to ‘Defund’ & ‘Socialism’ attacks, people need to realize these are racial resentment attacks,” she wrote. In Virginia, at least, Webb, Spanberger and Rep. Elaine Luria all significantly outspent Republicans on digital advertising on Facebook, according to data from the social media giant. ADBut when it came down to it, Webb said, he had to commend Good for sticking so closely to his pro-Trump messaging.

Source: Washington Post November 11, 2020 21:04 UTC