Republican candidate for House of Representatives says his opponent is on a 'revenge tour' against Trump

Republican congressional candidate Derrick Anderson claimed there is a “clear difference” between him and his opponent Virginia‘s 7th Congressional District, which is heating up Election Day approaches.

The district, currently represented by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), has shifted from leaning Democrat to a toss-up ahead of Election Day. Anderson will face retired Lt. Col. Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman. Anderson, who has tried to portray himself to voters as an ‘independent leader’suggested that he stands apart from his Democratic opponent because he strives to improve the country’s future.

“My opponent, his name is Vindman, he is focused on his past and his revenge tour against President Trump and doubling down on the failed policies of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden while we focus on the future,” Anderson said on Fox News. Fox and friends first. “We’re focused on making life more affordable, making our communities safe by securing our borders, taking care of our veterans, and what we’ve seen in our race is that we’re outspent 10:1.”

Anderson then spoke accusations against Vindmanincluding Democrat inflation military recording and lying about his time in combat ‘to advance his political career’. The Republican candidate also contrasted his own military record, including six deployments, with Vindman’s, arguing that winning Virginia’s 7th Congressional District is key to getting both the state and country “back on track.” to get.

When asked about his thoughts on how former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign could influence his race, Anderson claimed that Virginia voters are “motivated” by numerous factors, especially the economy. He noted that he has spoken to many people living paycheck to paycheck, adding that lawmakers need to do something about that.

Spanberger will not seek re-election in November. instead, run in Virginia’s gubernatorial election next year. Virginia governors are not allowed to serve consecutive terms, meaning Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) cannot stand for re-election in 2025.

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Before the elections, Youngkin celebrated a Supreme Court ruling which allowed the state to carry out an action purify of an estimated 1,600 non-residents from the voter rolls, calling it “a victory for common sense.” On Monday, polls showed Trump trailing Harris by just 2 percentage points.

To shore up his support, Trump will host a meeting Saturday afternoon in Salem, Virginia.