Abigail Spanberger presents herself as bulwark against chaos and cruelty

Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia is betting that the antidote to Trumpism is unflashy competence and a focus on cost of living

She spoke of political turmoil coming out of Washington. Recklessness and heartlessness coming out of Washington. A careless, chaotic, reckless economic policy coming out of Washington. She did not mention Donald Trump.

The Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger, pitched her closing argument on Saturday to more than 7,000 supporters at a campaign rally in Norfolk, home to the world's biggest naval base.