My name is Abigail Spanberger, and I am former CIA Operations Officer running for Congress in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Hello Reddit, AMA! - Politics

My name is Abigail Spanberger, and I am former CIA Operations Officer running for Congress in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Hello Reddit, AMA!
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My name is Abigail Spanberger, and I am former CIA Operations Officer running for Congress in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Hello Reddit, AMA!

Posted: 12 Apr 2018 08:11 AM PDT

EDIT: I've got to get going but thank you everyone so much for your fantastic questions. I look forward to seeing on the campaign trail. Learn more about our campaign and how to get involved on our website: www.abigailspanberger.com

I began my career in public service as a federal law enforcement officer working narcotics and money laundering cases with the US Postal Inspection Service. Following my love of country, public service, and languages, I joined the CIA as an Operations Officer. I traveled and lived abroad collecting intelligence, managing assets, and overseeing high-profile programs in service to the United States. I left the CIA in 2014 and moved back to my hometown in Virginia to work in the private sector. At that time, I started a Girl Scout troop and began advocacy work with Moms Demand Action.

I am an active member of the Democratic party and continue to lead a troop of 4th grade Girl Scout Juniors. I also previously co-led a second troop, and managed troop leader and girl recruitment for our Service Unit.

My campaign priorities:

• Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare into the future

• Fighting to ensure that every person has access to affordable, quality healthcare

• Protecting women's healthcare

• Addressing gun violence in our communities, and protecting our children in schools

• Strengthening our public education system, and providing more opportunities

for job training and apprenticeships

• Promoting economic growth that leads to higher wages and better jobs

I look forward to chatting, and thank you for the opportunity to share about my campaign.

Best,

Abigail

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