Virginia Democrats preparing for a pivotal new chapter under Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger have an opportunity — indeed, an obligation — to govern with clarity, purpose and unity. Voters entrusted Democrats with full leadership to focus on the issues that matter most: strengthening public education, lowering living costs, protecting reproductive freedom, improving transportation and building a more just economy.
The last thing the party needs this year is a bruising internal fight over a Fairfax County casino bill, which could distract from that agenda, divide Democrats across regions and overshadow Spanberger’s first legislative session. Reviving such a bill this year, as some Democrats seem intent on doing, would be a strategic mistake.
