Democratic nominee for the Virginia governor’s seat Abigail Spanberger is warning that a government shutdown will seriously impact not just federal employees, but also everyday people in the state.

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Spanberger joined WTOP’s Nick Iannelli to discuss how the government shutdown will impact Virginians and the looming November gubernatorial election.

She criticized her Republican opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, for suggesting she should pre

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