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I'm not sure how any leftist looked at Spanberger and thought she was anything but a corporate centrist. Still better than the alternative but that doesn't say much.
All you needed to know was "Ex-CIA". No such thing.
The executioner with empathy, a well honed blade, a strong arm, and excellent aim is better than a cross-eyed executioner who enjoys inflicting pain with a dull axe.