{"id":2362421,"date":"2024-10-31T18:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T22:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-house-candidate-says-opponent-is-on-revenge-tour-against-trump-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T18:57:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T22:57:50","slug":"gop-house-candidate-says-opponent-is-on-revenge-tour-against-trump-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-house-candidate-says-opponent-is-on-revenge-tour-against-trump-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP House candidate says opponent is on &#8216;revenge tour&#8217; against Trump &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-house-candidate-says-opponent-is-on-revenge-tour-against-trump-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2362421&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-look-to-retake-u-s-senate-in-2022-here-are-the-four-races-to-watch\/\" title=\"GOP Look To Retake U.S. Senate In 2022: Here Are The Four Races To Watch\">competitive race<\/a> for Virginia&#8217;s 7th Congressional District,\u200b Republican candidate Derrick Anderson claims there is a distinct contrast between him and his Democratic opponent, retired Army Lt.\u200d Col. Yevgeny &#8220;Eugene&#8221; Vindman. As Election Day approaches, Anderson emphasizes his\u2064 focus on the future, \u2064aiming to improve affordability, community safety, and veteran care, while accusing Vindman of being\u2064 preoccupied with past grievances\u200b against former President Trump and\u200c aligning with unsuccessful \u200cBiden administration policies. Anderson also <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">addresses accusations relating<\/a> to Vindman&#8217;s military record, asserting that\u2063 his own six deployments validate\u2064 his qualifications for office. With current Representative Abigail Spanberger not\u2063 seeking reelection as she runs for governor, Anderson believes that winning this district is crucial for the Republican party \u200bto \u200dregain momentum in Virginia and nationally. He highlights economic concerns as a key issue for voters, particularly \u2062those struggling financially.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">GOP House candidate says opponent is on &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-beats-mccarthy-backed-rival-in-biggest-revenge-tour-setback-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Gaetz beats McCarthy-backed rival in biggest &#039;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-revenge-tour-trump-to-hold-first-campaign-style-rally-in-ohio-since-leaving-the-white-house\/\" title=\"The Revenge Tour? Trump To Hold First Campaign-Style Rally In Ohio Since Leaving The White House\">revenge tour<\/a>&#039; setback &#8211; Washington Examiner&#8221;>revenge tour&#038;rsquo<\/a>; against Trump in tight Virginia race<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1868654\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Republican congressional candidate Derrick Anderson contended that there is a &ldquo;clear difference&rdquo; between him and his opponent in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Virginia<\/a>&lsquo;s 7th Congressional District, which is heating up as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Election Day<\/a> draws near.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The district, currently represented by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), has shifted from leaning Democrat to a toss-up ahead of Election Day. Anderson is running against retired Army Lt. Col. Yevgeny &ldquo;Eugene&rdquo; Vindman. Anderson, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3160415\/derrick-anderson-election-ad-virginia-spanberger-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">has sought to portray himself as an &ldquo;independent leader&rdquo; to voters<\/a>, suggested he stands out from his Democratic opponent because he aims to better the nation&rsquo;s future.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My opponent, his name is Vindman, he&rsquo;s focused on his past and his revenge tour of President Trump and doubling down on Kamala Harris and Joe Biden&rsquo;s failed policies, while we&rsquo;re focused on the future,&rdquo; Anderson said on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>Fox and Friends First<\/em>. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re focused on making it more affordable to live, making our communities safe by securing our border, taking care of our veterans, and what we&rsquo;ve seen in our race is we&rsquo;ve been outspent 10:1.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2673208&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=9e5db46b5e7d00efb88758e6502d38dd\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Anderson then addressed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3181380\/derrick-anderson-accuses-democratic-challenger-inflating-military-record-ad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> accusations against Vindman<\/a>, including the inflation of the Democrat&rsquo;s <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/military\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">military<\/a> record and lying about his time in combat &ldquo;to advance his political career.&rdquo; The Republican candidate also contrasted his own military record, which includes six deployments, to that of Vindman&rsquo;s, arguing that winning Virginia&rsquo;s 7th Congressional District is key to getting both the state and the country &ldquo;back on track.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his thoughts on how former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> presidential campaign could affect his race, Anderson contended that Virginia voters are &ldquo;motivated&rdquo; by numerous factors, especially the economy. He noted that he has spoken to many people who are living &ldquo;paycheck-to-paycheck,&rdquo; adding that lawmakers need to address that.<\/p>\n<p>Spanberger is not seeking reelection this November, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2578160\/democratic-rep-abigail-spanberger-announces-run-for-virginia-governor-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">instead running in Virginia&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-poll-finds-newsoms-job-approval-ratings-plunge-amid-looming-recall\/\" title=\"New Poll Finds Newsom\u2019s Job Approval Ratings Plunge Amid Looming Recall\">gubernatorial election<\/a><\/a> next year. Virginia governors are not allowed to serve consecutive terms, meaning Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/glenn-youngkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Glenn Youngkin<\/a> (R-VA) cannot seek reelection in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the election, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/supreme-court\/3208979\/supreme-court-allows-virginia-removal-noncitizens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Youngkin celebrated a Supreme Court decision<\/a> that allowed the state to carry out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3205884\/virginia-supreme-court-alleged-noncitizens-voter-rolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">purge<\/a> of an estimated 1,600 noncitizens from its voter rolls, calling it &ldquo;a victory for common sense.&rdquo; On Monday, polling data indicated that Trump was just 2 percentage points behind Harris.<\/p>\n<p>To shore up his support, Trump will host <a href=\"https:\/\/event.donaldjtrump.com\/events\/president-donald-j-trump-to-hold-a-rally-in-salem-virginia?_gl=1*1mxw9sn*_gcl_au*MTQ1MzA4Nzg4MS4xNzI3MzYwMDE2&amp;_ga=2.168192738.296426288.1730293857-210890170.1719515776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a rally Saturday afternoon in Salem, Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1868654\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1868654\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOP candidate claims opponent is on &#8216;revenge tour&#8217; against Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2362425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VindmanAnderson-1024x675.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[6203,32534,38755],"class_list":["post-2362421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-gop","tag-house-candidate","tag-revenge-tour"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/VindmanAnderson-1024x675.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2362421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2362421"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2362421\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2362425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2362421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2362421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2362421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}