Articles by David Smith in Norfolk, Virginia

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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

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As Barack Obama stumps for other Democrats, the party gets to see what it lost

The wit and wisdom of the superstar ex-US president make him the best candidate – too bad he can’t run