A Virginia Democratic congresswoman who was a reluctant supporter of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump found herself in the middle of a tense town hall on Sunday when she explained her position on the matter.
Constituents in Rep. Abigail Spanberger's moderate district - she unseated Republican Rep. Dave Brat last year - who both supported and opposed the impeachment effort shouted at times during the event in Spotsylvania, Virginia.
One moderate Democrat thinks she's found a way to survive in an impeachment-centered Congress As House Democrats push ahead with their case against Trump, moderate Democrats in swing districts such as Spanberger will be especially vulnerable in next year's election.
Spanberger, the first Democrat to represent her district in almost 50 years, was among the five moderate House freshman Democrats who switched their position on an impeachment inquiry earlier this year from "No" to "Yes," ultimately helping to move their party closer to launching the probe in September.
Later during Sunday's event, Spanberger said "No one has dispelled or attempted to dispel or provide evidence that would exonerate the President," prompting a number of audience members to harshly criticize her comments.
These five freshman congresswomen changed history by becoming unlikely leaders on impeachment Following more back and forth between audience members and Spanberger, the congresswoman noted that impeachment is "a constitutional remedy that is outlined in the Constitution." "But if it's such a polarizing issue, let's put it to the voters next fall," another said, cutting off Spanberger.
Connor Joseph, a spokesman for Spanberger, told CNN on Monday that the town hall was "Another example of Rep. Spanberger engaging in important conversations, updating her neighbors about her work in the House, and listening to the concerns of those she represents."Rep. Spanberger appreciates her constituents' continued engagement at her town halls and looks forward to future dialogues about the issues that are important to Central Virginians," he added.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/09/politics/abigail-spanberger-town-hall-constituent-confrontation/index.html
Constituents in Rep. Abigail Spanberger's moderate district - she unseated Republican Rep. Dave Brat last year - who both supported and opposed the impeachment effort shouted at times during the event in Spotsylvania, Virginia.
One moderate Democrat thinks she's found a way to survive in an impeachment-centered Congress As House Democrats push ahead with their case against Trump, moderate Democrats in swing districts such as Spanberger will be especially vulnerable in next year's election.
Spanberger, the first Democrat to represent her district in almost 50 years, was among the five moderate House freshman Democrats who switched their position on an impeachment inquiry earlier this year from "No" to "Yes," ultimately helping to move their party closer to launching the probe in September.
Later during Sunday's event, Spanberger said "No one has dispelled or attempted to dispel or provide evidence that would exonerate the President," prompting a number of audience members to harshly criticize her comments.
These five freshman congresswomen changed history by becoming unlikely leaders on impeachment Following more back and forth between audience members and Spanberger, the congresswoman noted that impeachment is "a constitutional remedy that is outlined in the Constitution." "But if it's such a polarizing issue, let's put it to the voters next fall," another said, cutting off Spanberger.
Connor Joseph, a spokesman for Spanberger, told CNN on Monday that the town hall was "Another example of Rep. Spanberger engaging in important conversations, updating her neighbors about her work in the House, and listening to the concerns of those she represents."Rep. Spanberger appreciates her constituents' continued engagement at her town halls and looks forward to future dialogues about the issues that are important to Central Virginians," he added.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/09/politics/abigail-spanberger-town-hall-constituent-confrontation/index.html
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