Overview

• James Carville used a September 2 Fox News op-ed to call Abigail Spanberger’s approach to public safety a “masterclass” and urged Democrats to go on offense on crime.
• Carville highlighted Spanberger’s record of crossing the aisle to boost police funding and her push to let retired officers receive full Social Security benefits.
• The Virginia Police Benevolent Association endorsed Spanberger over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the 2025 governor’s race.
• Decision Desk HQ’s polling average shows Spanberger leading Earle-Sears 47.1 percent to 38.7 percent.
• The op-ed drew sharp criticism from MAGA-aligned accounts on X, underscoring how crime messaging is fueling partisan clashes ahead of 2026.