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Rep. Bobby Scott considers challenging Spanberger in Va. governor primary

Scott’s declaration tossed a bundle of political dynamite into the Democrats’ so far sleepy gubernatorial primary contest.

RICHMOND — Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-Virginia) let it be known this week that he is considering a run for Virginia governor.

Or to be more precise, Scott said he is not not running. “I haven’t ruled it out,” he told Punchbowl News . However noncommittal and understated — less “I’m in!” than “I’m not out!” — Scott’s declaration tossed a bundle of political dynamite into the Democrats’ so far sleepy gubernatorial primary contest, which Rep.

Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) has had to herself since her lone competitor dropped out in April..