Caught on camera by Fox News Digital, a campaign organizer for Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger has unleashed scathing doubts about her own boss and the Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, while the tight race—with Spanberger currently leading in polls—nears its November 2025 climax, as Fox News reports.
Last month, Fredrica-Maame Ama Deegbe, identified as a campaign organizer for Spanberger 2025 with the Democratic Party of Virginia, spoke candidly to an undercover journalist. Her LinkedIn profile, now conveniently deleted, once confirmed her role in the campaign. What she said on tape is raising eyebrows across the political spectrum.
Deegbe didn’t hold back, expressing deep unease about Spanberger’s past as a CIA operative. “CIA agent, literally, which is crazy, like yeah, vote for the CIA agent, guys, like what the f---,” she remarked to the undercover journalist. Well, if a campaign staffer can’t stomach the candidate’s résumé, what are Virginia voters supposed to think?
Nor did Deegbe spare the Republican contender, Winsome Earle-Sears, alleging the lieutenant governor harbors views reminiscent of endorsing slavery’s return. It’s a harsh claim, and while policy disagreements are fair game, such rhetoric risks painting a caricature rather than engaging with Earle-Sears’ actual platform. Still, it shows the depth of disillusionment within Spanberger’s own ranks.
Despite her reservations, Deegbe admitted the gig has its perks. “They pay me really, really good money,” she told the journalist about working for Spanberger’s campaign. Sounds like loyalty might be more about the paycheck than the principle—a sad commentary on modern politics.
This race isn’t just a local spat; it’s seen as a key indicator for the 2026 midterms. With Spanberger, a former representative pictured rallying supporters in Henrico County this September, and Earle-Sears, spotted campaigning at a Vienna fire department event in July, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Both candidates are fighting tooth and nail in a contest too close for comfort.
Most polls suggest Spanberger holds a slight edge over Earle-Sears. But with just weeks until the November 2025 election, revelations like Deegbe’s comments could sway undecided voters—or at least fuel doubts about the Democrat’s camp.
Deegbe’s candid footage paints a picture of internal discord, describing the campaign as akin to a “pyramid scheme” and likening her role to a sales rep peddling an idea. It’s a cynical take, and while some might call it refreshing honesty, others will see it as a betrayal of trust. How does a candidate inspire confidence when even the staff seems skeptical?
Adding fuel to the fire, Spanberger has faced heat for standing by her endorsement of Jay Jones, the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general in 2025. Jones has been embroiled in scandal over resurfaced 2022 text messages where he fantasized about violent acts against then-Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
In those texts to Del. Carrie Coyner, Jones imagined lethal violence against Gilbert and even dragged the speaker’s young children into the rhetoric, labeling them with extreme political terms. Comparing a colleague to historical tyrants like Pol Pot is the kind of over-the-top language that alienates rather than debates. Spanberger’s refusal to distance herself from Jones only deepens the perception of a campaign out of touch with common decency.
Fox News Digital sought comments from Deegbe, the Spanberger campaign, the Democratic Party of Virginia, and the Earle-Sears campaign. Unsurprisingly, no immediate responses were forthcoming. Silence often speaks louder than words in politics, and this hush feels like a dodge.
For conservatives, this undercover video is a stark reminder of the disconnect between progressive campaigns and their own foot soldiers. Deegbe’s remarks suggest even those inside Spanberger’s operation question the candidate’s background and the broader agenda. It’s not about personal attacks but about whether voters can trust a team that seems so conflicted.
On the flip side, Earle-Sears must capitalize on this moment by focusing on policy contrasts rather than leaning into the drama. The Republican has a chance to present a steady alternative, especially as Spanberger grapples with both internal dissent and the baggage of controversial endorsements. Virginia deserves a debate on ideas, not just scandal.
As November 2025 looms, this race will test whether voters prioritize character, policy, or simply the lesser of two perceived evils. For those wary of unchecked progressive agendas, Deegbe’s doubts and Spanberger’s choices offer plenty of reasons to pause. Let’s hope the ballot box brings clarity to a contest mired in “darkest timeline” rhetoric.
