Why the Oath of Office Played Such an Important Role in This Candidate’s Reelection Ad

The spot for Elaine Luria gained huge traction on Veterans Day

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A Virginia congresswoman running for reelection told her story by going back to when she took her first oath of office—at age 17 in the United States Naval Academy.

The spot, from U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., contrasted her commitment to service with a strong message in favor of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, making it a major point of conversation on Veterans Day.

The cinematic spot might be familiar to those who remember the

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